thegangmaster said:
The thing is that if I do that I would have to sit the UMAT exam which I'm hopeless at.
You don't need UMAT for Optometry!
"Admission Requirements
Normal entry is into Stage 1 of the BOptom BSc program and is limited by a quota into Stage 1.
Higher School Certificate (or Equivalent)
In 2006 admission to the BOptom BSc course is subject solely to selection on the basis of the Universities Admissions Index (UAI) or equivalent.
Others
Admission to the BOptom BSc for those who have completed or who are undertaking tertiary studies will be ranked on overall academic merit. 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 or the University Preparation Program (UPP) are not acceptable for admission to the BOptom BSc program.
Alternative Entry - transfer from the UNSW BSc (Vision Science) program
Students who have completed Stage 1 of the BSc (major in Vision Science) program will be allowed to compete for transfer into Stage 2 of the BOptom BSc program. Competition for transfer places into Optometry is extremely competitive. Transfer eligibility will be based on a combination of the Universities Admissions Index (UAI) or equivalent, Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) and Stage 1 BSc (Vision Science) results and is limited by a quota. This option is available to local students only."