The Bachelor of Optometry is a professional degree that trains students to provide primary eye care, conduct comprehensive eye examinations, prescribe corrective lenses, and diagnose and manage a range of ocular conditions. The programme combines biomedical sciences with clinical optometry, with students gaining hands-on experience at the UJ Optometry Clinic and affiliated healthcare facilities. South Africa faces a significant shortage of optometrists, particularly in under-served communities, making this a high-demand profession with diverse career pathways in private practice, hospitals, research, and public health.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 60%
Mathematics: 60%
Physical Sciences: 60%
Life Sciences: 60%
APS: 34
