BACHELOR OF OPTOMETRY WITH HONOURS
BacheIor of Optometry (UK6725004)
(MQA/FA9241)
Introduction
Optometry is a field that involves the examination and management of vision problems and ocular diseases to restore visual functions and maintain eye health. The Optometry and Vision Sciences. The program study duration is at least four years or eight semesters. In the first and second years, learning includes basic courses in eye and vision health, ocular diseases, visual optics, and procedures in the optometry clinic. Learning moves from theory to clinical application in optometry over the next two years. Clinical teaching includes primary optometry clinics, contact lens clinics, and specialization clinics such as binocular vision, paediatric and low vision clinics.
Career Prospects
- Private optometrists
- Hospital optometrist
- Consultant in the ophthalmic industry
- Consultants in the contact lens industry
- Businessmen
- Lecturers
Program Acreaditation
Entry Requirements
Matriculation/ Foundation applicant
- Obtained at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the KPM Matriculation / Foundation level;
and
- Obtained at least a Grade B- (GP 2.67) in:
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
and
Passed with at least 5 subjects at Grade C at the SPM level, including three (3) of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
and
- Obtained at least Band 3.00 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of 2021 according to its validity period of 5 years from the date the test results are released
or
- Band 5.5 in IELTS
or
iBT score of 46 in TOEFL
and
- Pass the test and/or interview set by the faculty.
STPM Applicant
- Obtained at least a Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) at the STPM level in the following subjects:
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T)
and
- Obtained at least Band 3.00 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of 2021 according to its validity period of 5 years from the date the test results are released
or
- Band 5.5 in IELTS
or
- iBT score of 46 in TOEFL
and
- Pass the test and/or interview set by the faculty.
Diploma or Equivalent Applicant
- Possess a Diploma in Science / Health Sciences / Equivalent Diploma from an Educational Institution or Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia College recognized by the University, the Malaysian Optical Council (MOC), and the Malaysian Government*
and
- Obtained at least a CGPA of 3.50
Note: *Admission with a diploma other than those mentioned above is subject to faculty approval
and
- Candidates must submit academic transcripts from Semester 1 to the final Semester
and
- Obtained at least Band 3.00 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of 2021 according to its validity period of 5 years from the date the test results are released
or
- Band 5.5 in IELTS
or
- iBT score of 46 in TOEFL
and
- Pass the test and/or interview set by the faculty.
A-Level Applicant
- Obtained at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the A-Level;
and
- Obtained at least a Grade B- (GP 2.67) in:
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
and
- Obtained at least Band 3.00 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of 2021 according to its validity period of 5 years from the date the test results are released
or
- Band 5.5 in IELTS
or
- iBT score of 46 in TOEFL
and
- Pass the test and/or interview set by the faculty.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) Applicant
- No offer
AUSMAT/ SAM/ CPU Applicant
- Possess AUSMAT / SAM / CPU qualification
and
- Obtained at least a Grade B- in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematical Studies / Specialist Mathematics / Mathematics
and
- Obtained at least Band 3.00 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of 2021 according to its validity period of 5 years from the date the test results are released
or
- Band 5.5 in IELTS
or
- iBT score of 46 in TOEFL
and
- Pass the test and/or interview set by the faculty.
(OFFERS ARE ONLY OPEN THROUGH UKMSHAPE ONLY)
International Applicants
- Complete 12 years of Primary and High School education; and
- Obtain High School (e.g. Higher Secondary Certificate, Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate, Tawjihiyah, Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas, High School Diploma)
- Required subjects Any 3 subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics / Physics
- Obtained at least Band 3.00 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of 2021 according to its validity period of 5 years from the date the test results are released
OR
- Band 5.5 in IELTS
OR
- iBT score of 46 in TOEFL
- Pass the test and/or interview set by the faculty
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Fees Structure
Malaysian
First Semester = RM 2,390.00
Subsequents Semester = RM 1,190.00
Total (min 8 semester) = RM 10,720
Malaysian UKMi
Registraion Fees = RM 2,000.00
Study Fees = RM 10,400.00
Sunsequent Semester = RM 8,600.00
Total fees (min 8 Semester) = RM 72,600.00
International
Registration Fees = RM 2,520.00
Study Fees = RM 12,400.00
Subsequent Semester = RM 11,800.00
Total Fees (min 8 Semester) = RM 97,520.00
Program Members
Academcians
Dr. Mizhanim Mohamad Shahimin
Eye Motion Detection (Instrumentation) / Usability Research / 3-Dimensional Vision (CV) 
+603-9289 8059
kpopto@ukm.edu.my/ mizhanim@ukm.edu.my
Prof. Dr. Bariah Mohd Ali
Corneal Physiology / Contact Lens / • orthokeratology (CV) +603-9289 7902
bariah@ukm.edu.my
Prof. Datuk Dr. Rokiah Omar
Low Vision / Visual Functions / Ergonomics (CV)+603-9289 8058
r_omar@ukm.edu.my
Prof. Dr. Haliza Abdul Mutalib
Contact Lens/ Corneal Morphology/ Driving visual (CV)
+603-9289 7649
halizamutalib@ukm.edu.my
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd ‘Izzuddin Hairol
Vision psychophysics (CV)
+603-9289 7667
izzuddin.hairol@ukm.edu.my
Dr. Zainora Mohammed
Low Vision / Visual Function (CV) +603-9289 7493
zainora@ukm.edu.my
Dr. Norliza Mohamad Fadzil
Vision optical (CV) +603-9289 7482
norlizafadzil@ukm.edu.my
Dr. Saadah Mohamed Akhir
Myopia (CV)
+603-9289 8044
drsaadah@ukm.edu.my
Dr. Bashirah Ishak
Color Preception / Ophthalmic Dispensing (CV) +603-9289 8062
bashirah@ukm.edu.my
Dr. Sumithira Narayanasamy
Children s’ Vision (CV) +603-9289 7495
sumithira@ukm.edu.my
Dr. Mohd Harimi Abd. Rahman
Low Vision (CV) +603-9289 8077
harimirahman@ukm.edu.my
Dr Woi Pui Juan
Visual Function, Psychophysics (CV)
woipj@ukm.edu.my
Dr. Naufal Nordin
Paediatric Optometry (CV)+603-9289
naufalnordin@ukm.edu.my
Azeeda Shamsudin
+603-9289 7472
azeeda@ukm.edu.my
Norlaili Arif
+603-9289 8073
norlailiarif@ukm.edu.my
Mohd Norhafizun Mohd Saman
+603-9289 8073
hafizunsaman@ukm.edu.my
Siti Hanisah Mohd. Shariffudin
+603-9289 8073
rafiah@ukm.edu.my
Nur Adibah Yahaya
+603-9289 8073
adibahyahaya@ukm.edu.my
Faten Nasihah Mohamad
+603-9289 8073
Aznida Ali
+603-9289 7454
aznida_ali1995@ukm.edu.my
Nur Raidah Zamri
+603-9289 7480
raidahzamri@ukm.edu.my
Sharoul Ezman Abdul Rahim
+603-9289 7499/7600
sharulezman@ukm.edu.my
contact us
Contact us
kpopto@ukm.edu.my
Optometry & Science Vision Program
Faculty of Health Sciences
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Jalan Raja Muda Abd Aziz
50300 Kuala Lumpur
+603-9289 7480/7495 
mizhanim@ukm.edu.my