COURSE OVERVIEW
The 4-year Bachelor in Optometry Technology programme 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 programme is envisaged to develop a multipurpose ophthalmic workforce at the allied health programme level.
This UG programme will enable students to become competent in providing services as an Optician, Optometrist, Refraction Specialist and Ophthalmic Assistant.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Following are the key features of the B.Sc. Optometry Technology programme at The Apollo University:
PROGRAMME FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
| One-Time Fee | Admission Fee | ₹ 7,000 |
| 1st Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,30,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 2nd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,30,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 3rd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,30,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 4th Year | Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 13,000 |
| Total Course Fee | ₹ 4,49,000 |
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 programme, students can explore the following opportunities:
- Private Optometry Practitioner
- Optometry Professor
- Trainee Optometrist
- Vision Consultant
- Optometry Researcher