Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom)
Medicine
A course by
University of Auckland
Study New Zealand’s only BOptom qualification and become an accredited optometrist with expertise in vision science, clinical optometry, and patient care.
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Core skills this course teaches
Register as an Optometrist
Graduates will be eligible for accreditation and registration as optometrists in New Zealand and Australia.
Diagnose and Manage Eye Conditions
Students learn to diagnose and treat eye diseases, and manage ocular emergencies and chronic visual disorders.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) at the University of Auckland covers clinical optometry and vision science, including optics, anatomy and physiology of vision, ocular pharmacology, pathology, therapeutics, and immunology. Students gain clinical experience, business and communication skills, and undertake external placements. Graduates are eligible to register and practise as optometrists in New Zealand and Australia.
Course Content
- Clinical Optometry
- Vision Science
- Optics
- Anatomy and Physiology of Vision
- Ocular Pharmacology
- Ocular Pathology
- Therapeutics
- Immunology
- Contact Lenses
- Paediatric Optometry
- Binocular Vision
- Mechanisms of Disease
- Research Project in Vision Science
- General Education
Entry Requirements
No direct entry from secondary school.
Applicants must apply via Undergraduate or First Year entry categories depending on the entry year.
Build towards these roles
Registered OptometristVision Science ResearcherClinical Optometrist
Build skills in these industries
HealthcareMedicine
