B.Sc Optometry Bharathiar University

Please give me more information about the B.Sc in Optometry which is offered by the Bharathiar University as my daughter would like to pursue it?

[Pathak]

Bharathiar University was founded in February 1982 under the provision of Bharathiar University Act, 1981. Bharathiar University, a state university situated in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, South India.

Bharathiar University, Centre for Collaboration of industry and institutions (CCII), Tamil Nadu offers 3 years full time BSc, an undergraduate degree course in Optometry

The objective of combined undergraduate programme including practical training is to assist the optometricians to their patient’s care. The Programme is open for the aspirants who have qualified 10+2 (HSE) examination as well as also having the Physical fitness certificate to be obtained from a registered medical practitioner.

Course Programme: BSc in Optometry at Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu

Ranking of the Institute / College: Amongst the Top Universities

Affiliation: UGC

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Type: Public

Employer: Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu

Description: Bharathiar University, Centre for Collaboration of industry and institutions (CCII), Tamil Nadu provides Three years full time BSc (Bachelor of Science), undergraduate course in Optometry.

Eligibility Criteria: Aspirants who have passed pre degree (10+2) examinations as well as also having the Physical fitness certificate to be obtained from a Registered Medical Practitioner are eligible.

Level of study: Undergraduate

Study Method: Full time

The Course Curriculum is as mentioned below:

FIRST YEAR
Subject

1 Language I
2 Language II
3 Physical Optics
4 Geometric Optics
5 General Anatomy & Ocular Anatomy
6 General Physiology & Ocular Physiology
7 General Bio\Chemistry & Ocular Bio\Chemistry
8 Physiology & Nutrition
9 Practical Physical Optics (Practical & Viva)
10 Practical - Geometric Optics (Practical & Viva)
11 Computer programming (Practical)

SECOND YEAR
Subject

1 Optometric Optics
2 Visual Optics
3 Optometric Instruments & Clinical examinations of Visual system
4 General Pharmacology & Ocular Pharmacology
5 Microbiology & Pathology
6 Statistics & Occupational Optometry
7 Practical - Optometric Optics (Practical & Viva)
8 Practical -Visual Optics (Practical & Viva)
9 Clinical Work – Theory and Clinical

THIRD YEAR
Subject

1 Squint & Binocular Vision
2 Contact Lens
3 Ocular diseases
4 Low vision aids
5 Geriatric Optometry & Pediatric Optometry
6 Project
7 Practical – Squint (Practical & Viva)
8 Practical -Contact lens (Practical & Viva)
9 Practical - Ocular diseases (Practical & Viva)
10 Clinics

Address:

Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore - 641 046.

General Phone Numbers: (91) 422-2428100, 2422223, 2422234
Fax: (91) 422-2422387.