Bachelor of Optometry BOptom

Entry requirements

Typical for this university, not this programme's own requirement.

• IELTS5.5 overall, no band below 5

Prerequisites

To apply for BOptom as an undergraduate student you must complete the first year of the Bachelor of Science (BSc) at the University of Auckland, or the Health Sciences First Year at the University of Otago. This must be completed on a full time basis and must include the following courses: Option A: Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Auckland: CHEM110: Chemistry of the Living World, BIOSCI107: Biology for Biomedical Science - Cellular Processes, MEDSCI142: Biology for Biomedical Science - Organ Systems, BIOSCI101: Life! Origins and Mechanisms, PHYSICS160: Physics for the Life Sciences, BIOSCI106: Molecules of Life, POPLHLTH111: Population Health, WTRSCI 100: Contemporary Science in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Option B: University of Otago's Health Science First Year (HSFY): CHEM191: The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health, CELS191: Cell and Molecular Biology, PHSI191: Biological Physics, BIOC192: Foundations of Biochemistry, HUBS192: Human Body Systems II, HUBS191: Human Body Systems I, POPH192: Population Health. Applicants will need to achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 across the 7 first year courses listed in bold above, with no fails, to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews). All University of Auckland applicants must also pass WTRSCI 100.

Source: Official university website