MOptom Master of Optometry at University of Limpopo

Programme overview

MOptom Master of Optometry is offered as a research master's programme culminating in a dissertation. It is listed in the University of Limpopo Postgraduate Prospectus 2026 under the School of Health Care Sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: School of Health Care Sciences | Duration: Minimum one year, maximum three years | Location: Polokwane (Mankweng), Limpopo, South Africa

What you will study

A research dissertation relevant to the discipline.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 4-year Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) degree or equivalent from a recognised institution; candidates may be required to have at least 60% in the BOptom subject for the Master's dissertation.

ZAR 28,720 a year (2026). Single 2026 tuition amount printed for qualification code MOP01 in the schedule (year-block T0). Tuition only; excludes residence, registration, application and other fees. The schedule does not separate domestic and international rates. Source

Applications are submitted online. A non-refundable application fee of R200 applies for South African students and R750 for international students, paid by bank deposit with proof of payment attached to the application.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ul.ac.za/admissions/postgraduate-studies/

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