What are the direct entry requirements to study to Optometry in the university? If you are interested in knowing the requirements needed for a direct entry (DE) admission into Optometry under the faculty of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences then am happy to inform you that this post contains the direct entry requirements from universities in Nigeria that offers Optometry.
Before we proceed, this is to inform all direct entry (DE) aspirants who wish to apply for direct entry (DE) admission into any of the universities in Nigeria to study Optometry under the faculty of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences that Optometry direct entry requirements are now available on this page.
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Direct Entry (DE) Requirements for Optometry
Without wasting much time, the direct entry requirements to study Optometry are:
‘A’ level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology.
Special Requirements (Waiver) Remarks
(i) ABSU awards Doctor of Optomery (O.D).
(ii) ABSU accepts B.Sc in relevant fields, HND/ND of Ophthalmic and Dispensing.
(iii) IMSU – No Direct Entry.
(iv) FUTO requires at least three ‘A’ level passes not below Grade C in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology. It also accepts ND/HND (Upper Credit) in Optometry. Candidates must in addition meet UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. It accepts First Degree holders with a minimum of 2nd Class honours in health related disciplines. It does not accept NCE.
Note that the above direct entry requirements may only apply to Optometry under the faculty of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences. If the Optometry you intend in studying is in another faculty, the requirements for direct entry admission may be different from the one on this page. You can check JAMB brochure for all faculties here.
List of Schools That Offer Optometry
This section contains the list of universities that offer Optometry in Nigeria.
The following are the list of schools that offer Optometry:
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Bayero University, Kano
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri
- Imo State University, Owerri
- Madonna University