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BSc (Hons) Optometry
Course overview
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Intakes | May, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 21,788 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 22,359 |
Subjects
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Health and Medicine
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Life Sciences
About
The BSc (Hons) Optometry at SEGi University is an innovative two-year bachelor’s degree designed for accelerated entry into the optometry profession while maintaining high academic and professional standards. This programme integrates theoretical knowledge with practical training through a structured combination of online and on-campus learning, enhanced by work-based experiences. A key highlight of this programme is its bridging course for registered opticians, designed to expand their expertise in comprehensive eye care and elevate their professional qualifications.
SEGi University employs flexible learning models and provides financial support options, ensuring accessibility for students from various backgrounds. The curriculum, developed by expert faculty members, covers essential areas such as vision sciences and clinical practice, while hands-on experience is embedded through industry-integrated projects. This approach allows students to gain practical exposure and develop professional competencies under the guidance of seasoned industry experts.
Accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and recognized internationally by the World Council of Optometry, this programme is highly regarded across the Asia Pacific region. SEGi University’s diverse student body, comprising individuals from over 90 countries, provides an international learning environment, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and networking.
Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for various roles in the optometry sector, possessing the technical skills, clinical expertise, and professional acumen required to excel in an evolving healthcare landscape.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 21,788
- Local students
- $ 22,359
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
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- Foreign students
Student Visa
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- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
- Open To Opticians Registered With The Malaysian Optical Council
- Possess Any Of The Following:
- Diploma In Opticianry
- Fellow Of British Dispensing Optician (FBDO)
- Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 MQF) In Any Field Other Than Science
- Diploma (Level 4 MQF) In Any Field Other Than Science
- SPM With 3 Credits In Any Science Subjects
- No Formal Academic Qualifications
Curriculum
Year 1:
- Essential Basic Sciences
- Mathematical Techniques
- Biomedical Sciences for Optometry I & II
- Human Biology
- Ocular Biology
- Geometrical & Physical Optics
- Clinical Studies I
- Philosophy & Current Issues
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban/
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi II
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A/
- Effective Listening
Year 2:
- Biomedical Sciences for Optometry III
- Ocular Optics I & II
- Visual Science I & II
- Clinical Studies II
- Speciality Clinical Studies I
- Optometric Use of Drugs I
- Business Ethics
- Co-curiculum: Sustainability Thinking
- Integrity and Anti-corruptio
Year 3:
- Foundations of Ocular Disease
- Speciality Clinical Studies II
- Basic Clinical Practice
- Optometric Use of Drugs II
- Behavioural Science in Vision Care
- Ophthalmic Dispensing Workshop I & II
- Ocular Disease in Primary Care
- Care of Functional Visual Disorders
- General Clinic I
- Speciality Clinics A & B
- Occupational & Environmental Optometry
- Industrial Placement I
- Entrepreneurship
Year 4:
- General Medicine in Optometry
- Public Health & Community Optometry
- Professional Issues in Optometry
- General Clinic II & III
- Contact Lens Clinic I & II
- Binocular Vision/Paediatric Clinic I & II
- Advanced Ophthalmic Care Clinic I & II
- Low Vision Clinic I & II
- Optometric Case Studies I & II
- Project/Dissertation I & II
- Industrial Placement II