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

SI.NO	Category	Course			Hours/Week					Maximum Marks
			Lecture		Tutorial		Practical		Total	IA		UA		Total
			Hours	Credits	Hours	Credits	Hours	Credits	Credits	Theory	Practical	Theory	Practical
1	Program Core Theory	Epidemiology & Community Eye Care	45	3	30	1	-	-	4	25	-	75	-	100
2	Program Core Theory	Ocular Diseases & Diagnostics I	45	3	30	1	-	-	4	25	-	75	-	100
3	Program Core	Research Project	45	3	30	1	-	-	4	25	-	75	-	100
4	Program Core	Clinical Optometry (General)	45	3	-	-	-	-	3	25	-	75	-	100
5	Program Core	Biostatistics and Research Methodology	30	2	-	-	-	-	2	25	50	75	-	100
	Program Core-Lab	General Physiology Practical	-	-	-	-	30	1	1	-	50	-	50	100
	Program Core-Lab	Geometrical Optics-I Practical	-	-	-	-	30	1	2	-	-	-	50	100
	Program Elective	Communication And Soft Skills	30	2	-	-	-	-	2	100	-	-	-	100
								Total	22				Total	800

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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