Optometry

Optometry is a healthcare profession that is autonomous, educated and regulated. The Optometrist, as its practitioner is called, is a primary healthcare practitioner of the eye and visual system, who provides comprehensive eye and vision care services which include refraction and dispensing, the detection/diagnosis and management of disease in the eye and rehabilitations of conditions of the visual system ( World Council of Optometry, W.C.O.).

Duration of Study

Optometry is a 6–Year programme leading to the award of the Doctor of Optometry ( O.D.) degree.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Direct Entry Requirement	UTME Requirement	UTME Subjectsl	SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
At least three ‘A’ Level credits in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry At least Upper Credit OND/HND in relevant fields. Candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements.	At least five credits at ‘O’ Level in English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics plus any other subject taken from Biology, Geography, Economics, Fine Arts, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics.	English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.	FUTO requires (i) At least three ‘A’ Level credits in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. (ii) OND/HND at Upper Credit Level in Engineering and does not accept NCE. Candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements UTME FUTO requires at least five credits at ‘O’ Level in English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics plus any other subject taken from Biology, Geography, Economics, Fine Arts, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics UTME SUBJECTS FUTO requires English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics

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About Public Health Technology

Public Health Technology program is a relatively novel idea. Currently, it has no prototype elsewhere in Nigeria or Africa. Working definitions of Public Health and Public Health Technology are, therefore, necessary to fully appreciate the scope of the program offered by the School of Health Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

Defined as the field of health science and practice that seeks to achieve prevention of premature death, disability and disease, as well as the promotion of optimal wellness and functioning of members of a population in the context of their environment, applying appropriate technology.



ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Direct Entry Requirement	UTME Requirement	UTME Subjectsl	SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
At least three ‘A’ Level credits in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry At least Upper Credit OND/HND in relevant fields. Candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements.	At least five credits at ‘O’ Level in English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics plus any other subject taken from Biology, Geography, Economics, Fine Arts, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics.	English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.	FUTO requires (i) At least three ‘A’ Level credits in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. (ii) OND/HND at Upper Credit Level in Engineering and does not accept NCE. Candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements UTME FUTO requires at least five credits at ‘O’ Level in English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics plus any other subject taken from Biology, Geography, Economics, Fine Arts, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics UTME SUBJECTS FUTO requires English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics

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About Prothesis & Orthopaedic

Prothesis & Orthopaedic

Information about the department of Prothesis & Orthopaedic Technology at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

The department is based in the School of Health Technology and has a tradition for innovative teaching and developing existing techniques, with a team of committed professionals with knowledge, expertise and practical experience.



The philosophy and objectives of the programme, B.Tech. in Prosthesis and Orthopaedic Technology (POT) of School of Health Technology(SOHT) is to produce graduates with in-depth theoretical knowledge in Prosthesis, Orthosis and other related disciplines, with skills necessary for the application of this knowledge to the solution of practical problems. The graduates will also be equipped the skills to design and produce basic consumables and tools needed in Orthopaedic practice.
The curriculum for the programme covers the basic life sciences, relevant engineering and materials courses, behavioral sciences and the core subject areas. FUTO of interest pioneered the establishment of the course in the Nigerian universities.

We look forward to welcoming you as a student in our department.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Direct Entry Requirement	UTME Requirement	UTME Subjectsl	SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
At least three ‘A’ Level credits in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry At least Upper Credit OND/HND in relevant fields. Candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements.	At least five credits at ‘O’ Level in English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics plus any other subject taken from Biology, Geography, Economics, Fine Arts, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics.	English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.	FUTO requires (i) At least three ‘A’ Level credits in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. (ii) OND/HND at Upper Credit Level in Engineering and does not accept NCE. Candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements UTME FUTO requires at least five credits at ‘O’ Level in English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics plus any other subject taken from Biology, Geography, Economics, Fine Arts, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics UTME SUBJECTS FUTO requires English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics

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