Our Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) programme covers both Clinical Optometry and Vision Science. It includes the study of basic physical and life sciences as they relate to the visual system. You will also gain extensive knowledge of optics, the anatomy and physiology of vision, ocular pharmacology, pathology, therapeutics, and immunology.
Programme highlights:
- New Zealand’s only BOptom degree and one of only eight Australasian degrees accredited by the OptometryCouncil of Australia and New Zealand.
- Accreditation as a registered optometrist, able to diagnose and treat eye diseases in New Zealand and Australia.
- Clinical and business skill development, to help you manage your own practice or to work in the public health sector.
- The opportunity to complete your degree with honours.
- Opportunities to develop communication, empathy and problem-solving skills, particularly with children, the elderly and the partially sighted.
Fees are available on request.
No open intake is listed yet. Submit an enquiry and the team can confirm intake availability.
