Doctor of Optometry (O.D) at Madonna University

• Medical and Health Sciences

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Requirements

• Candidates seeking admission into the Doctor of Optometry (O.D) degree programme must have: A good score in the prescribed Unified Tertary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for admission into the first year of the 6-year programme.
• The candidate must have a Unit in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• In addition, the student must satisfy the university matriculation requirements, with Units at WASC, GCE, or NECO, O’ level in the relevant subjects.
• The relevant courses must be passed at one sitting in each Examination Board category.

Direct Entry

1. For direct admission into the second year (200 level) of the programme, the candidate must have passed 2 of the relevant subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)at advanced level of the General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) or its equivalent.
2. A Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in any basic sciences, medical science or health sciences from a recognized university with a minimum of second class lower division.
3. A Higher National Diploma (HND) in any relevant science programme (merit) from a recognized institution. They must also pass the general study courses done at 100 and 200 levels.
4. Merit in Higher Diploma in Dispensing Opticianry is acceptable.

NOTE: All candidates for direct entry must fulfill all the UTME entry requirements. Also, they must take and pass the general study courses done at 100 and 200 levels.

University Transfers

(a) Inter-University Transfers:

Below are criteria which must be fulfilled before an inter-university transfer could be considered. Candidates are advised to read these criteria carefully.

1. Any candidate seeking transfer from another university to the department of Optometry, Madonna University, must satisfy the departmental admission requirements as stipulated in the section titled “ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS”
2. To qualify, the candidate must be transferring from another Optometry programme.
3. The transfers must preferably be between 100 and 200 levels. However, occasionally, 300 level transfers may be considered if there is a good reason for such transfer. Such category of students must have passed all 100 and 200 level courses at his / her former school. Transfers from 400 level and above is absolutely NOT allowed.
4. Also some courses not in the former university brochure but are in the Madonna University brochure must be taken and passed.
5. Also, a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50 must be achieved before transfer.
6. Transfer must not be due to any type of misconduct in the former university.

(b) Intra-University transfer

Madonna University students seeking transfer into the Optometry programme.

• These students must satisfy all the requirements as stated in the category of students for inter-University transfer.
• Transferring candidate must submit a letter of release which should include reason for transfer from the Registrar, the Dean and the Head of Department. It is important to note that, whatever the Department / Faculty the candidate is transferring from, an accumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 must be achieved by the candidate.

Mode of Application for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Undergraduates

1. All prospective undergraduates who scored up to 140 in the most recent JAMB UTME are qualified to apply including those who did not choose madonna as first choice.
2. The stipulated cut-off mark applies to all other courses except Law (200), Medicine (200), Pharmacy (200) and Nursing (200).
3. Candidates awaiting SSCE result or its equivalent are also eligible to apply for admission provided the result will be available on resumption.
4. Candidates should collect Screening forms from any of our three (3) campuses or any branch of Mayfresh Mortgage Bank Nation-wide, fill and submit to the officer the form was previously obtained from.
5. Aslo the form is available online at Fresh Applicants. Open this llink, fill and submit the form online and wait for responses from the university admission office.
6. Note: Screening and Admission forms are FREE

All intending Candidates must undergo medical examination in Madonna University Medical Centres on payment of necessary medical fees.

Where to submit necessary documents?

All completed Admission forms should be submitted to the Admissions Officer or Office of the Registrar, in any of our three (3) campuses, any of Mayfresh Mortgage Bank Nation-wide or electronically through fresh applicants link. 

• Madonna University, Elele Campus, Rivers State
• Madonna University, Okija Campus, Anambra State
• Madonna University, Akpugo Campus, Enugu State

Candidates will be properly informed of the arrangement for screening (no aptitude test) on submission of their duly completed admission forms.