Bachelor of Optometry (Hons)

MQA/KA11255

Course Information

Mode: Onsite
Duration: 4 Yrs
Intakes: May / September
Campus: SEGi University Kota Damansara
Type: Full-time Study
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Bachelor's Degree Level
Field of Study: Medicine & Healthcare
Faculty: Health Sciences
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Exam Body: Internal Degree, Malaysia
Fees: Refer to the Univ. / Refer to the Univ. (international)

Course Overview

Our forte has always been in the highly experienced line-up of academic and clinical staff teaching on the programme. The availability of excellent laboratories and clinical facilities add to the strength of the optometry programme at SEGi.

The programme also draws on the expertise of adjunct lecturers comprising Biomedical Scientists, Medical Practitioners, Ophthalmic Surgeons, and Private Practice Optometrists. Clinical training of students is carried out both at the internal clinics on campus, as well as at external sites ranging from private Optometric practices, Refractive Surgery Centres, private Ophthalmologic clinics, and our own external practice “SEGi EyeCare” at nearby Thomson Hospital.

Curriculum

Year 1 Year 2
  • Essential Basic Sciences
  • Mathematical Techniques
  • Biomedical Sciences for Optometry I & II
  • Human Biology
  • Ocular Biology
  • Geometrical & Physical Optics
  • Clinical Studies I
  • TITAS
  • Hubungan Etnik
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A/Effective Listening
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi II
  • Malaysian Studies III
  • 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-curriculum Management
  • Environmental Management and Technology
Year 3 Year 4
  • 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
  • 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

Entry Requirements

  • SPM 3 credits including 2 Science subjects AND
  • STPM (Science) with minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR
  • 3Ds in A-Level (Science); OR
  • Foundation/Pre-University (Science) with CGPA of 2.5 or above; OR
  • Any equivalent Pre-U qualifications (Science) OR
  • Diploma in any Science discipline (CGPA of 2.50 or above)

Career Prospects

As graduates, you can pursue your career in the following areas: professional private optometric practice (solo or group), retail optical practices ophthalmology clinics, hospital eye departments, and multi national optical companies.

  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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