This entire page attempts to cover the List of Schools that offer Optometry under the Sciences in Nigeria.
We will also talk about;
– The subject combinations needed to study Optometry
– JAMB UTME Subjects and Requirements
– O’Level Subjects and Requirements
– Direct Entry Requirements
– and other information you require to successfully gain admission to study Optometry.
You need to read the entire content of this page to get all the knowledge you require for this course.
NOTE: This course (Optometry) is also available for study in other faculties. If you were NOT looking to study Optometry under the Faculty of Sciences, please click the appropriate faculty below to see their proper requirements;
Optometry can be studied under the Sciences in the following Nigerian Universities;
TAKE NOTE: There are other schools, where Optometry can also be studied. Please note, however, that it would NOT be under the Faculty of Sciences. Please click the appropriate faculty below to see their own requirements;
Subject Combination / JAMB UTME Requirements
In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory for this course. Therefore, the three (3) other JAMB UTME subject combination needed to study Optometry under the Faculty of Sciences in the above listed universities include;
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
O’Level Requirements
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Optometry;
You require;
Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Direct Entry Requirements
These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Optometry, if you don’t intend to use UTME.
You require;
(i) Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and any one (1) of Biology, Zoology or Physics
(ii) ND distinction from a recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)
(iii) HND distinction from a recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology in Polymer Chemistry and Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)
(iv) NCE distinction in Chemistry from a recognized College of Education. In addition candidates should have credit.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
(i) UNIBEN: Candidates for Direct Entry should also satisfy UTME requirements