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[namburger]

If i wanted to study optometry in uni, does it require an interview. i kno it requires UMAT.

 

[juggernaut]

go look up the entry requirements at various university websites. entry requirements are listed on a page where ALL the course info is contained - from subjects studied in that degree, through to costs and career opportunities. It should be your first destination when interested in a particular degree, not a forum. type in "optometry" in the course search toolbar, its that easy.

 

[uberturtle]

Bachelor of Optometry Bachelor of Science (BOptom BSc)

Normal entry is into Stage 1 of the BOptom BSc program and is limited by a quota into Stage 1.

Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT)

Applicants must submit an application to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT) with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) http://umat.acer.edu.au, UMAT registrations are now open and the test will be held on Wednesday 30 July 2008.

Note: UMAT Scores are valid for two years. This means they can be used in an application for admission in the year following the test, and/or one year later. For example, results from UMAT 2007 are valid for application for 2009. However, if you take UMAT two years in a row, your most recent UMAT Scores will be used when considering your application.

Higher School Certificate (or Equivalent)

Admission for 2009 to the BOptom BSc program is subject to selection on the basis of the Universities Admissions Index (UAI) or equivalent and performance in UMAT. Selection will be based on two thirds UAI or equivalent and one third UMAT result.

Others

Admission to the BOptom BSc for those who have completed or who are undertaking tertiary studies will be ranked on overall academic merit and performance in UMAT. Selection will be based on two thirds overall academic merit and one third UMAT result.

Students may apply for advanced standing once they have received an offer of admission into the program.

Please note that the Certificate of Matriculation - Reduced Program/Limited UAI, the Foundation Year, the Tertiary Preparation Certificate or the University Preparation Program (UPP) are not acceptable for admission to the BOptom BSc program.

Assumed Knowledge/recommended studies

It is assumed that students, through their high school studies (or other equivalent study), will have achieved a level of knowledge of the subject area that is considered desirable for successful university-level study.

Students who do not have the level of assumed knowledge are not prevented from enrolling but may be placed at a significant disadvantage. Any students who have not achieved the recommended level of assumed knowledge are strongly advised that it is in their best interest to undertake a bridging course or other appropriate preparation before enrolling.

For the Bachelor of Optometry Bachelor of Science program, the level of assumed knowledge (A) and recommended knowledge (R)are as follows:

(A) Mathematics*
(A) Chemistry
(R) Physics

Enrolment in a program at UNSW assumes competence at communicating in written and spoken English. This is especially important for the BOptom BSc program for which you must possess excellent communication skills.

* Please note that General Mathematics does not meet the necessary level of assumed knowledge.


***Taken from UNSW optometry site.
**** All your own work has taught me not to plagiarise
*****NAMBURGER is a paedophile.


so yeh i don't think you require interview, coolies.