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The Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) at the University of Auckland is accredited by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand.
This programme enables you to develop communication, empathy and problem-solving skills, particularly working with children, the elderly and the partially sighted.
It will prepare you for registration as an Optometrist, and you’ll be equipped to diagnose visual problems or impairments, advise on the prevention of vision loss, and prescribe and provide treatment.
This programme covers both theory and the clinical aspects of Optometry, preparing you for the workforce after graduation.
Entry into the BOptom is limited and competitive.
You will be selected on the basis of academic merit and personal qualities exhibited during the admission interview (MMI). There are 60 places available each year.
There are two application categories for entry into the BOptom:
Please note: Entry criteria may change every year. There is no direct entry from secondary school, school leavers are encouraged to apply under the Undergraduate entry category.
$66,853
| Cost of living | 1 person | $9,804 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $8,946 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $57,907 |
English Language Academy (ELA) pathway programmes
You can meet undergraduate English-language requirements by successfully completing:
Minimum Entry Requirements:
| IELTS | PTE-A | TOEFL iBT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Overall Writing Other bands | 5.0 5.0 4.5 | 36 36 29 | 60 18 12 |
| Postgraduate | Overall Writing Other bands | 5.5 5.5 5.0 | 42 42 36 | 70 21 14 |
Academic IELTS Score Required For Undergraduate Programmes | 7.0 with no band less than 6.5 | 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 | 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPUS IELTS Score Requirements | Overall Writing Other bands | 6.5 6.5 6.0 | 6.0 6.0 5.5 | 5.5 5.5 5.0 |
| PTE Academic Score Requirements | Overall Writing Other bands | 58 58 50 | 50 50 42 | 42 42 36 |
| TOEFL iBT Score Requirements | Overall Writing Other bands | 90 24 18 | 80 21 16 | 70 21 14 |
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.
Interview Eligibility
Applicants will need to achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 (72.5%) across all 8 first year courses, with no fails, to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews).
To apply for the BOptom under the Graduate entry category, applicants must have completed a relevant degree/degrees on a full time basis at a recognised university. Your last year of full time study must be no more than five years prior to the year of application.
A minimum of 105 points over Semesters One and Two per academic calendar year is required to be considered as full time for BOptom admission. A typical academic calendar year is 120 points.
Interview Eligibility
Applicants will need to achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 (72.5%) across their last 2 years of full time study to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews). Shortlisted international applicants will be interviewed over Skype/phone.
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathway:
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