Fellow of British Dispensing Opticians (FBDO)

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Accredited

Malaysian Qualification
Agency

Registered

Ministry of Health Malaysia Optical Council

Awarding Body

Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO), UK

Fellow of British Dispensing Opticians

(R3/726/3/0053) (MQA/A7981) 1/28

Leading to a professional career and registrable licensed Optician

Opticians are expert in providing eye care services, and who fit, check, provide prescription and supply spectacles. They are professional, and well recognized in optical practices.

Axismatics Professional Institute is the only academic institution in Malaysia offering the Fellow of British Dispensing Opticians (FBDO) program leading to a licensed Optician qualification. Students who complete the FBDO program can apply to sit for the FBDO examination, which is conducted twice yearly. The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO), UK, will award students who pass the FBDO examination the FBDO qualification. It is a qualification recognized worldwide and accepted by the Malaysian Optical Council for registering as a licensed optician in Malaysia.

Why do we choose to study FBDO?

It is a reputable qualification recognized worldwide and registrable with the Malaysian Optical Council, under Ministry of Health, Malaysia for practicing as a Licensed Optician in Malaysia.

It is the first step towards the starting up of an outstanding career in the field of eye care. Proven records shown that our graduates are skilled and trained to secure an employment in the various roles in the eye care world.

It is also the pathway for attaining other higher qualification in the field of vision sciences, optometry.

Students who intend to further study for the degree in Optometry may apply (with conditions set separately by individual university) and gain entry into the following universities:

Year 2 entry for

Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

Year 1 entry for

Cardiff University, UK

Entry Requirement

● SPM/UEC or

● Minimum 1 credit in Mathematics or Physics and pass in Biology or Chemistry or General Science and a pass in English at SPM/UEC/O Level or it’s equivalent

(Preferably with 3 credits in Math, Science or any other science subjects.)

Intakes

● January

● April

● July

For January and April intakes students, they will sit for the external examination conducted by our external awarding body, ABDO in November for practical examination and December for Theory examination while July intake students will sit for Practical examination in April and theory examination in June.

Assessment Method

● Internal Examinations

● Posters and Assignments

● Internship on Practical Training

● External Theory

● Practical Examinations

Duration

2 ½ years (5 semesters)

(including the required hours of practical training in the optical outlets.)

Program Syllabus: (Core and Common Course)

Semester 1&2
● Theory of General Optics
● Theory of Ophthalmic Lenses
● Ophthalmic Dispensing Practice
● Patient Centred Care
● English

MPU Subjects
● Malaysian Studies
● Bahasa Kebangsaan
● Leadership
● Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Semester 3&4
● Theory in Ophthalmic Dispensing
● Advanced Theory of Ophthalmic Lenses
● Standards of Practice
● Ocular Anatomy and Pathology
● Pediatric Dispensing
● Practitioner Development
● The Assessment and Management of Refractive Errors
● The Assessment and Management of Visual Impairment
● The Principles of Contact Lens Wear
● Advanced Ophthalmic Dispensing Practice

Semester 5
● Refraction Clinical Laboratory

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Potential Careers

Your Future in Vision Care

Explore diverse career paths with a degree in Optometry.

Retail optical stores
Private
Practices
Public/Private Hospitals
Community Health Centers
Ophthalmic Manufacturing

Axismatics Professional Institute provides specialised professional education designed to prepare students for real industry careers. Our programs focus on practical knowledge, professional development, and industry-relevant skills to help students build a strong future.

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