The University of Auckland offers New Zealand's only degree, which qualifies you to work as an optometrist.
The Bachelor of Optometry is accredited by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand. This programme enables you to develop communication, empathy and problem-solving skills, particularly working with children, the elderly and the partially sighted. It will prepare you for registration as an Optometrist, and you’ll be equipped to diagnose visual problems or impairments, advise on the prevention of vision loss, prescribe and provide treatment. This programme covers both theory and the clinical aspects of Optometry, preparing you for the workforce after graduation.