- Faculty
Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences
- Department
Department of Allied Health Sciences
- Campus
Gnanagangothri Campus
- Engagement Mode
Full Time
- Study
4 Years
Overview
The demand for optometrists is increasing at a rapid rate and is expected to rise further in the coming years. According to Career Planner, the employment of optometrists is expected to grow 17% between 2016 and 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. The ageing population, which leads to various vision problems, is the key driver of the increasing demand for optometrists.
The BSc Hons Optometry is a specialised undergraduate programme designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in eye care. The programme focuses on the technical aspects of eye care and equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to promote eye health and enhance the quality of life through optimal vision.
BSc Optometry subjects include topics such as ocular anatomy, optics, contact lenses, and visual rehabilitation. The curriculum combines comprehensive theoretical knowledge with extensive clinical training to equip students with the skills required to assess, diagnose, and manage various visual conditions. After completing the programme, graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers as optometrists, providing essential eye care services in clinical settings, private practices, or optical retail environments. Explore more BSc optometry course details below.
Program Objectives
- A renowned establishment with a 62-year history
- NIRF Ranked and NAAC A+ Accredited institution
- PhD faculty comprising experts from prominent institutions
- Two hospitals on campus for in-depth learning and research
- Group projects, workshops, industry visits, and expert guest lectures
- Advanced facilities and well-equipped labs for immersive, application-based learning
Curriculum Details
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AHD101A | General Anatomy | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 2 | AHD102A | General Physiology | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 3 | AHD103A | Health Care Delivery Systems of India | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 4 | OPC101A | General Microbiology | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 5 | OPC102A | Ocular Anatomy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 6 | OPC103A | Geometrical Optics | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 7 | AHN101A | Language-1 (English) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 8 | AHM101A | Digital Fluency/Basic Algorithm and Programming | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 14 | 2 | 10 | 21 | 650 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 26 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AHD107A | General Biochemistry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 2 | AHD108A | General Pharmacology | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 3 | AHD109A | Concepts of Hospital Infection Prevention | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 4 | AHD110A | General Pathology | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 5 | OPC104A | Ocular Physiology & Biochemistry | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 6 | OPC105A | Physical Optics | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 7 | OPC106A | Ocular Pharmacology | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 8 | AHD111A | Environmental Studies and Health | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 9 | AHM113A | Health and Wellness | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 15 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 600 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 24 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPC201A | Visual Optics I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 2 | OPC202A | Optometric Optics I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 3 | OPC203A | Ocular Diseases I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 4 | OPC204A | Optometric Instruments -1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 5 | OPC205A | Clinical Optometry-1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 100 |
| 6 | Open Elective-1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 | |
| 7 | AHN202A | Language-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 8 | AHM203A | SEC-2 Artificial Intelligence | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 9 | AHM204A | Entrepreneurship | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| Total | 11 | 6 | 10 | 23 | 600 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 27 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPC207A | Optometric Optics II | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 2 | OPC206A | Visual Optics II | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 3 | OPC208A | Ocular Diseases II | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 4 | OPC209A | Optometric Instruments-II | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 5 | OPC210A | Clinical Optometry II | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 100 |
| 6 | AHN203A | Constitution of India | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 7 | OPC211A | Nutrition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 8 | AHN204A | Professional communications | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 9 | AHN205A | Sports/Yoga | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 12 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 500 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 26 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPC301A | Contact lens I | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 2 | OPC303A | Low Vision & Geriatric Optometry | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 3 | OPC302A | Pediatric Optometry & Binocular vision - 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 4 | OPC304A | Systemic Diseases | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 5 | OPC305A | Clinical Optometry - 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 100 |
| 6 | AHN306A | SEC-3 Cyber security | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 7 | AHM305A | Project Management | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 8 | AHN307A | Ethics and Self awareness | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 11 | 7 | 10 | 23 | 550 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 28 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPC306A | Contact lens II | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 2 | OPC307A | Binocular Vision II | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 3 | OPC308A | Public Health and Community Optometry | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 4 | OPC309A | Occupational Optometry & Practice Management | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 5 | OPC310A | Clinical Optometry - 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 100 |
| 6 | OPC311A | Research Methodology & Biostatistics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 7 | AHN308A | Personality development and soft skills | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 11 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 550 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 26 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPP401A | Research Project | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| 2 | OPI401A | Internship | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 40 | 20 | 200 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 40 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPP402A | Research Project | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| 2 | OPI402A | Internship | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 40 | 20 | 200 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 40 Hours per week | ||||||
| Maximum Marks | 4500 | ||||||
| Total Credits | 186 | ||||||
Eligibility Criteria
For direct entry into the first year, candidates seeking admission under the Government of Karnataka quota need to have passed 10+2 examination with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory courses obtaining at least 45% aggregate marks.
Application Process Through RUAS-AT
Take the RUAS-AT Entrance Test
Register online
Fill in the application form
Pay RUAS-AT fee
You will receive a user ID and password to download Hall ticket Take the mock test
RUAS-AT test: View all centers
Test results will be announced
Admission counseling for selection
Once selected, students need to fill in the admission form
Pay tuition fee
Submit documents to the University
Through CET TEST/SAT
CET/SAT Test, Counselling and Selection (CET Code B030) (SAT Code 7646)
Download the admission form
Submit completed form and documents at the University Admissions Office
Pay fees online or through DD at the University admission office.
Foreign students should have a pass at the pre-university level or equivalent qualification approved by the Association of Indian Universities with respective councils and an Equivalent Competent Authority.
Should be a minimum age of 17 years and maximum age of 35 years at the time of admission for unreserved category and 40 years for reserved category
Should have proof of proficiency in English.
Students should produce a medical fitness certificate by an appropriate authority or panel recognised by the University.
Application Process Through RUAS-AT
Take the RUAS-AT Entrance Test
Take the RUAS-AT Entrance Test
Register online
Fill in the application form
Pay RUAS-AT fee
You will receive a user ID and password to download Hall ticket Take the mock test
RUAS-AT test: View all centers
Test results will be announced
Admission counseling for selection
Once selected, students need to fill in the admission form
Pay tuition fee
Submit documents to the University
Note: Up to 15% of seats are reserved for Foreign / NRI Students
Highlights
Proctoral System
Under the Proctoral System, every student is assigned a faculty member as a Proctor or a mentor.
These mentors offer guidance, support and encouragement to students, helping them as they progress along their academic journey. From the choice of electives to their academic performance, from attendance to meeting their credit requirements, students can approach these mentors with any and every query.
Proctors also interact with parents/guardians and keep them updated on the progress of students.
To ensure that they reap the benefits of the Proctoral System, students are advised to be in regular contact with their Proctors.
Innovation Centre
At the Innovation Centre, students team up with faculty members to bring their innovative ideas to life.
Ideas are assessed based on their relevance to and impact on society. These are then translated into working projects that are entered in national and international competitions, and for registration as patents.
Industry Visit:
As part of the curriculum, students will visit a few internationally branded optical industries and gain exposure toward levels of manufacturing and troubleshooting of lenses, with scope for further employment at multinational companies.
Hospital Posting
As part of the curriculum, students are posted to relevant departments of the hospital and gain exposure to the actual working of the department at the organisation. Students, in return, need to prepare a report of their observations and recommendations, preparing them for joining the hospital as soon as they graduate.
Outreach Visit
Students will be posted to community outreach programs and camps on a regular basis. They will get to interact with patients directly, perform necessary examinations, learn to refer in cases of emergencies, and learn the skills necessary to be a successful clinician.
Partner Facilities
The Ramaiah Group was established in 1962 with a teaching hospital for medical students that was founded in 1985, and a Memorial Hospital in 2014. These hospitals cater to various income levels with a wide range of specialties. Students from AHS get hands-on training and home their skills under supervision at state of art multispecialty hospitals.
- Skill-based learning program.
- Offers a high level of training in clinical, leadership skills, and team development.
- Includes internship, training, and placement support with various universities worldwide.
- Includes expert guest lectures from various institutions and industries.
- Includes laboratory-work, field trips, community visits, and postings in multiple specialties in hospitals.
- Offers hands-on training.
- Uses an interdisciplinary approach
- Offers clinical exposure and research options in two super-specialty hospitals with more than 2500 beds.
- We offer accommodation in student hostels on our campus and even offer third-party off-campus hotels where necessary to ensure students can focus on what matters the most.
- Our on-campus facilities include WiFi at any time of the day, 24/7.
- From a host of eateries and laundry facilities, we ensure that students have access to all facilities.
- We encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities on campus which include sports and cultural events, both at a university level and a faculty level.
- We help students focus on independent and sponsored research with projects and a dissertation.
Structure
Fee Structure
Government Seats: As Per the Government of Karnataka
| University Seats | |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee | 125000 |
| University fee | 40000 |
| Total | 165000 |
Details
Teaching And Assessment
During each semester, students’ performance is assessed through Continuous Evaluation (CE) and a Semester End Examination (SEE). CE and SEE weightages carry equal weightage.
Students are awarded grades based on the marks scored.
Key Skill Development
- Ability to work independently or in conjunction with ophthalmologist and health care professionals.
- Ability to diagnose, and manage visual defects and impairments, and co-management of ocular conditions.
- Ability to dispense vision correction aids and provide therapy under the low vision and binocular vision.
- Ability to work in hospitals, optical outlets and as independent practitioner and entrepreneur.
- Ability to undertake public health projects and conduct vision screening in the community and practice occupational optometry in industries.
- Ability to impart knowledge on ocular hygiene and related environmental counselling.
Intake
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Career Path
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