COURSE OVERVIEW
The 4-year Bachelor in Optometry Technology program focuses on the study of examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the visual system. It is a vision care science. This is a dynamic and challenging career option in the medical field.
It allows one to help people, achieve personal growth, community respect, job flexibility and financial success and offers virtually unlimited opportunities. In addition, the program is envisaged to develop a multipurpose ophthalmic workforce at the allied health program level.
This UG program will enable a student to become competent in providing service as an
Optician, Optometrist, Refractions Specialist, and Ophthalmic Assistant.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Following are the key features of the BSc - Optometry Technologyprogram at TAU.
PROGRAM FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
| Admission Fee (One-Time Fee) | ₹ 13,000 |
| 1st Year | ₹ 90,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹ 90,000 |
| 3rd Year | ₹ 90,000 |
| 4th Year | ₹ 90,000 |
| Total Course Fee | ₹ 3,73,000 |
Scholarship is available for eligible students
Eligibility
Passed with at least 45% (40% in case the candidates belong to reserved category) marks with Botany, Zoology, Physics and Chemistry or Inter vocational with Bridge course of Biological and Physical Sciences (or) APOSS with Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences from a recognized board or other equivalent board or Intermediate and attain 17 Years as on 31st December of Calendar Year.
EMPLOYABILITY AREAS
After the completion of the Bachelor in Optometry Technology program, students can explore the following opportunities:
- Private Optometry Practitioner
- Optometry Professor
- Trainee Optometrist
- Vision Consultant
- Optometry Researcher