Program Educational Objectives (PEO)   PEO I: To impart knowledge in ophthalmic and systemic care

PEO II: To create professional Optometrists with a skillful understanding of ophthalmic procedures and definitive diagnoses

PEO III: To nurture professional, ethical and compassionate behavior and standards.

PEO IV: To develop empathy and understanding in graduates and create responsible professionals who address the health care needs of the community and work for its betterment

PEO V: To strengthen the communication skills and work on leadership   qualities.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

 

PO1: Working in the nutritional and environmental counselling domain.

PO2: Efficiency in using modern techniques and technologies for providingvision care.

PO3: Demonstrating professional and clinical competence in the practiceof
optometry.

PO4: Strengthening the critical acumen of students to work efficientlyin
inter- disciplinary and multi-disciplinary health care projects

PO5: Nurturing their skills and preparing them for the optical clinic industry&trade

Program Specific Outcome (PSO):

PSO I: Able to correct refractive error and provide spectacle prescription

PSO II: Able to fit, evaluate, prescribe and dispense contact lensesforrefractive correction and ocular conditions

PSO III: Able to assess the low vision and provide comprehensivelowvisioncare

Curriculum & Syllabus

• Semester – I
  General Anatomy
  General Physiology
  General Biochemistry
  Geometrical Optics Nutrition Theory
  Communication and Soft Skills
• Semester – II
  Ocular Anatomy
  Ocular Physiology
  Ocular Biochemistry
  Physical Optics
  Geometrical Optics-II
  Basic Computers & Information Science
• Semester – III
  Basic & Ocular Microbiology
  Visual optics –I
  Optometric optics-I
  Basic and Ocular Pharmacology
  Ocular Diseases –I
  Clinical examination of visual system
  Psychology
• Semester – IV
  Optometric optics–II & Dispensing Optics
  Visual Optics- II
  Ocular Disease- II
  Pathology
  Optometric Instruments
  Clinical Optometry
• Semester – V
  Contact lens–I
  Low Vision care
  Geriatric Optometry
  Pediatric Optometry
  Binocular Vision- I
  Systemic Disease
  Medical Law and Ethics
• Semester – VI
  Contact Lens–II
  Binocular Vision –II
  Public Health & Community Optometry
  Occupational Optometry
  Practice Management
  Statistics and Research Methodology
• Semester VII & VIII
  Project
  Internship

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

 

PO1: Working in the nutritional and environmental counselling domain.

PO2: Efficiency in using modern techniques and technologies for providingvision care.

PO3: Demonstrating professional and clinical competence in the practiceof
optometry.

PO4: Strengthening the critical acumen of students to work efficientlyin
inter- disciplinary and multi-disciplinary health care projects

PO5: Nurturing their skills and preparing them for the optical clinic industry&trade

Program Specific Outcome (PSO):

PSO I: Able to correct refractive error and provide spectacle prescription

PSO II: Able to fit, evaluate, prescribe and dispense contact lensesforrefractive correction and ocular conditions

PSO III: Able to assess the low vision and provide comprehensivelowvisioncare

Program	Program Duration (Year)	Eligibility	Criteria for Merit
B.Sc Optometry	4 Years (8 Semesters)	Pass in +2, HSC or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Botany / Zoology	Merit based on the percentage of marks secured in qualifying examination

Career Prospects

• There is a huge demand of optometrist in the country. The profession not only gives immense opportunities of employment but also gives student a chance of self-employment too. There are multiple options available to choose from depending upon career interests or ability to perform skill.
• Independent optometric clinic with optical store.
• Optometry practice management at eye institutions/hospitals as an optometrist
• A rewarding career in corporate in eye care industry such as contact lenses, ophthalmic lenses etc.
• Excellent job opportunities both in India as well as overseas.

Tuition Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)	Other Fee(per sem)	Total Fee 2024 -2025 (Per Sem)
42,900	28,100	71,000