Bachelor of Optometry BOptom

To apply for BOptom as an undergraduate student you must complete the first year of the Bachelor of Science (BSc) at the University of Auckland, or the Health Sciences First Year at the University of Otago. This must be completed on a full time basis and must include the following courses:

Option A: Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Auckland

• CHEM110: Chemistry of the Living World
• BIOSCI107: Biology for Biomedical Science - Cellular Processes
• MEDSCI142: Biology for Biomedical Science - Organ Systems
• BIOSCI101: Life! Origins and Mechanisms
• PHYSICS160: Physics for the Life Sciences
• BIOSCI106: Foundations of Biochemistry
  
• POPLHLTH111: Population Health

The remaining 15 points must comprise of:

• One 15 point General Education course listed in the Open or EMHSS Schedule (excluding BIOSCI100G, EXERSCI100G, MEDSCI100G, MEDSCI101G, OPTOM101G, POPLHLTH103G).
  

Option B: University of Otago's Health Science First Year (HSFY)

• CHEM191: The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health
• CELS191: Cell and Molecular Biology
• PHSI191: Biological Physics
• BIOC192: Foundations of Biochemistry
• HUBS192: Human Body Systems II
• HUBS191: Human Body Systems I
• POPH192: Population Health
• Optional paper

Interview Eligibility
Applicants will need to achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 across all 8 first year courses, with no fails, to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews). 

Interview Ranking
If eligible, you will be ranked for interview invitation. This ranking will be based on your grades in the core courses (in bold above). If your final grades are not available at the time of interview ranking, an interim grade (highest possible) will be temporarily assigned. Official final results will be used for the final selection. 

Final Selection Ranking
Applicants will be offered admission to the programme according to the rank order until the available places in the category are filled. Interviewed applicants’ final ranking will be based on a weighting of the following components:

• GPA for core course: 50% 
• Multi Mini Interview: 50% (a minimum threshold will apply, this will be determined year to year)

Please note that selection criteria may change from year to year. For further information, refer to our FAQs or contact the Faculty directly on fmhs@auckland.ac.nz.

To apply for the BOptom under the Graduate entry category, applicants must have completed a relevant degree/degrees on a full time basis at a recognised university. Your last year of full time study must be no more than five years prior to the year of application. A minimum of 105 points over Semesters One and Two per academic calendar year is required to be considered as full time for BOptom admission. A typical academic calendar year is 120 points.

Depending on your previous study you may need to undertake part or all of the First Year courses before commencing Part II. If you are required to take Part I courses, you must pass all these courses clearly within one year in order to proceed to Part II. This will be assessed as part of your application for admission.

Interview Eligibility
Applicants will need to achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 across their last 2 years of full time study to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews). Shortlisted international applicants will be interviewed over Skype/phone.

Interview Ranking
Eligible applicants are ranked for interview invitations based on the GPA from their last two academic years of full time study in completed qualification/s. If your final grades are not available at the time of interview ranking, an interim grade (highest possible grade) will be temporarily assigned. Official final results will be used for the final selection.

Final Selection Ranking
Applicants will be ranked for selection based on a weighting of the following components:

• GPA for last two years of study: 50% (a minimum overall GPA of 5.5 is required)
• Multi Mini Interview: 50% (a minimum threshold will apply, this will be determined year to year)

Please note that selection criteria may change from year to year. For further information, refer to our FAQs or contact the Faculty directly on fmhs@auckland.ac.nz.

To apply for BOptom as an undergraduate student you must complete the first year of the Bachelor of Science (BSc) at the University of Auckland, or the Health Sciences First Year at the University of Otago. This must be completed on a full time basis and must include the following courses:

Option A: Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Auckland

• CHEM110: Chemistry of the Living World
• BIOSCI107: Biology for Biomedical Science - Cellular Processes and Development
• MEDSCI142: Biology for Biomedical Science - Organ Systems
• BIOSCI101: Essential Biology: From Genomes to Organisms
• PHYSICS160: Physics for the Life Sciences
• BIOSCI106: Foundations of Biochemistry
• POPLHLTH111: Population Health

The remaining 15 points must comprise of:

• One 15 point General Education course listed in the Open or EMHSS Schedule (excluding BIOSCI100G, EXERSCI100G, MEDSCI100G, MEDSCI101G, OPTOM101G, POPLHLTH103G).

Option B: University of Otago's Health Science First Year (HSFY)

• CHEM191: The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health
• CELS191: Cell and Molecular Biology
• PHSI191: Biological Physics
• BIOC192: Foundations of Biochemistry
• HUBS192: Human Body Systems II
• HUBS191: Human Body Systems I
• PUBH192: Foundations of Epidemiology
• Optional paper

Interview Eligibility
Applicants will need to achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 across all 8 first year courses, with no fails, to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews). 

Interview Ranking
If eligible, you will be ranked for interview invitation. This ranking will be based on your grades in the core courses (in bold above). If your final grades are not available at the time of interview ranking, an interim grade (highest possible) will be temporarily assigned. Official final results will be used for the final selection. 

Final Selection Ranking
Applicants will be offered admission to the programme according to the rank order until the available places in the category are filled. Interviewed applicants’ final ranking is based on a weighting of the following components:

• GPA for core course: 50% 
• Multi Mini Interview: 50% (a minimum threshold will apply, this will be determined year to year)

Please note that selection criteria may change from year to year. For further information, refer to our FAQs or contact the Faculty directly on fmhs@auckland.ac.nz.

To apply for the BOptom under the Graduate entry category, applicants must have completed a relevant degree/degrees on a full time basis at a recognised university. Your last year of full time study must be no more than five years prior to the year of application. A minimum of 105 points over Semesters One and Two per academic calendar year is required to be considered as full time for BOptom admission. A typical academic calendar year is 120 points.

Depending on your previous study you may need to undertake part or all of the First Year courses before commencing Part II. If you are required to take Part I courses, you must pass all these courses clearly within one year in order to proceed to Part II. This will be assessed as part of your application for admission.

Interview Eligibility
Applicants will need to achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 across their last 2 years of full time study to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews). Shortlisted international applicants will be interviewed over Skype/phone.

Interview Ranking
Eligible applicants are ranked for interview invitations based on the GPA from their last two academic years of full time study in completed qualification/s. If your final grades are not available at the time of interview ranking, an interim grade (highest possible grade) will be temporarily assigned. Official final results will be used for the final selection.

Final Selection Ranking
Applicants will be ranked for selection based on a weighting of the following components:

• GPA for last two years of study: 50% (a minimum overall GPA of 5.5 is required)
• Multi Mini Interview: 50% (a minimum threshold will apply, this will be determined year to year)

Please note that selection criteria may change from year to year. For further information, refer to our FAQs or contact the Faculty directly on fmhs@auckland.ac.nz.