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How to become a optometrist

Compare programmes, entry requirements and universities for becoming a Optometrist.

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University requirements

Compare the APS and subject requirements for programmes that can lead to Optometrist. Universities use different APS scales, so check your marks against each university separately.

Bachelor of Optometry

Degree

Bachelor of Optometry

University of Johannesburg

APS 34
Faculty of Health Sciences

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English 60%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 60%+

NBT components: AL, QL, MAT

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Bachelor of Optometry

University of Kwazulu Natal

APS 38
College of Health Sciences

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Life Sciences 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+
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Bachelor of Optometry

University of Limpopo

APS 27
Faculty of Health Sciences4 years

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English HL 60%+English FAL 60%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 60%+
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