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BSc Optometry is a full-time undergraduate Optometric course of 3 years which is disseminated into six semesters of study. BSc Optometry degree course includes the study of subjects like extensive physiology and ocular physiology, hospital techniques, low illusion aids, geometrical optics, nutrition, etc. The important eligibility for the BSc Optometry course is an opponent who should have passed 10+2 or equivalent assessment in the Science stream.
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Students who aspire to seek admission to the BSc Optometry course is required to follow the minimum eligibility standards given below:
The admission to the students in the BSc Optometry course is granted based on the candidates’ accomplishment in the entrance exam and according to the marks obtained in 10+2 level. Some of the institutes also grant admission based on merit.
The BSc Optometry course curriculum is designed in such a way that it covers all the important aspects to train the students to make a career in the optometry industry. The BSc Optometry duration is divided into 6 semesters of study.
A semester wise breakup of the B.Sc Optometry syllabus is given below in the table listing the important subjects:
B.Optometry and BSc Optometry are the two most popular bachelor's degree programs in the Optometry field. Bachelor of Optometry is more of a professional course and the objective of the BSc Optometry course is to focus more on studying the field theoretically.
The major differences between these two courses are given in the table below on the basis of fees, admission process, about, salary, and so on.
Que: What can I do after BSC optometry? Ans: First, you can pursue Masters's In Optometry which is the ideal thing to do in any bachelor's course if you are interested in research, teaching, or just learning more theory.
Secondly, you can directly get a job from the hospital you are doing an internship in or from. job scopes in optometry include the public health community, sports vision, behavioral optometrists, vision therapy clinics, contact lens practice, low vision clinics, diagnostics, NGOs, and blind schools.
You can do a fellowship in your interested field like binocular vision therapy, contact lens, low vision.
Que: What's the scope of a BSc in optometry, and what is the salary package? Ans: There are many different career options awaiting optometrists in India and you can choose what best suits your choice. You can do B. Optometry from ITM University and then work as a consulting optometrist or simply open your own independent clinic. The package varies based on whether you are working in multinational firms or have opened your independent clinic.
Que: How many years does it take to complete an OD after getting a BSc in optometry? Ans: A bachelor’s in optometry course is a three-year program however if you pursue an OD degree going into undergraduate studies then it can be completed in a total of seven years with the candidate being awarded a bachelor’s degree in Vision Science after the first year of optometry school.
Que: When we become an eye doctor, is a BSc Optometry degree enough to be a doctor? Ans: A Bachelors's degree in Optometry is exactly that. A bachelor’s degree in Optometry. Not enough to work as an Optometrist. That requires a doctorate (O.D.). A doctorate allows one to be addressed as a “Doctor” but it’s not a medical degree. Examples of doctoral degrees are OD, Ph.D., and Pharm. D and so on. To become an ophthalmologist, a doctor who specializes in disorders and diseases of the eye; one would need a medical degree, an M.D.
Que: After finishing a BSC in optometry can I become a pure eye doctor? Ans: In India, Optometrists are not doctors. They are primary eye care professionals who diagnose and treat patients with ocular diseases by prescribing spectacles, contact lenses, low vision devices, vision therapy, etc. short of performing surgeries and prescribing some medications. For being an Ophthalmologist (eye doctor) you have to pursue MBBS and then MS in Ophthalmology.
Que: What are the job opportunities for B.Sc. optometry graduates? Ans: There are lots and lots of job opportunities for Optometrists in hospitals, Optical Industries, solo or group practice, in Universities, and in research areas. An optometrist is now also working as an eye care manager.
QUES: How many total seats are there for a BSc in optometry in AIIMS? Ans: There are a total of 19+1 optometry seats in AIIMS New Delhi with 1 of NRI/foreign reservation. These 19 seats are divided into 9 general seats which can be filled by reserved persons also if they are in general merit and also 3 seats for SC category, 1 for ST category, and rest for OBC category students.
QUES: Can I join the Indian Army after a B. Optometry? If yes then how? Ans: You can join the officer through CDS Examination after completion of graduation. You need to score very high to be called up for SSB Interview and only after you crack it you will be sent for a medical examination.
QUES: Is the internship during this course compulsory? Ans: Yes, this course includes a minimum of six months to a maximum of one year of compulsory internship.
QUES: What is the average annual fee charged by the college for B.Sc. Optometry course? Ans: The fee structure of the course will vary from college to college and hence, one needs to look for the one which is most suitable for them. The average fee for the course is INR 10,000 to 1 Lakh per annum.