Overview

At Optometry (Hons) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia students will be taught basic and applied optometry such as anatomy and physiology, pathology, pharmacology, optics and ophthalmic lenses, and clinical methods in optometry.

The clinical related subjects will be taught in the 3rd year to prepare them for clinical experiences and postings. In the final year, students will work independently with patients and learn to assess, diagnose and manage optometry cases. They will also conduct scientific research in various fields of optometry.  

The degree is recognized at national and international levels and allows them to work independently as optometrists in private practices or in government hospitals. They may also pursue careers in academic or research institutions or work in optical industry.

Careers

Vision Researcher

Paediatric Optometrist

Sports and Workplace Vision Specialist

Consultant in Ophthalmic Industries

Optometrist

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Basic and applied optometry

Anatomy

Physiology

Pathology

Pharmacology

Optics and Ophthalmic lenses

Clinical methods in optometry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

46

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Optometry View 6 other Bachelors in Optometry in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

46

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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); and

Meet minimum English requirement set by faculty; and

Pass UKM interview (if required) ; and

Meet faculty specific requirement;

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23750 MYR / year

≈ 23750 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

17650 MYR / year

≈ 17650 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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