BSc Optometry (Bachelor of Science in Optometry)
BSc Optometry (ophthalmic Optics) includes the theoretical and practical applications of vision examination, care, treatment, and management; vision screening, orthoptics, and vision training. Clinical skill development enables candidates to professionally diagnose and measure eyesight, prescribe corrective lenses, and identify and detect eye diseases, visual disorders, and hereditary vision defects. Multiple methods of visual screening, orthotics and vision training, optometric counseling, and designing and fitting of spectacles, contact lens, and low vision aids is taught to candidates. Practical exposure and hands-on training ensures that candidates are upskilled and updated with the current eye-related trends. Skills like community respect, dedication, and patience are promoted through this course.
Bsc Optometry course details
| Duration | 3 Years + 1 Year Internship |
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| Level | Bachelor Programme |
| Admission Mode | Merit/Management |
| Entrance Exam | Karnataka CET |
| Eligibility | 12th Pass with English as one of the subjects with aggregate of 40% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 Years to maximum 31 Years as, on the date of admission. |
| Fee Detail | Merit Quota: Rs. 30,000 to Rs 50,000 per annum Management Quota: Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per annum |
| Admission Process: |
Merit- Students looking for Merit seats can go with KEA counselling for Admission Management- Students looking for Managment seats can go for Direct Admission |
List of Top Bsc Optometry Colleges in Bangalore
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MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences - Bangalore
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Course name: Bsc Honors in Optometry
Affiliations:
M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Private University
Eligibility: 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as principal subjects with 40% marks in PCB from a recognized educational Board.
Duration: 3 Years + 1 year Internship, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: University House, Gnanagangothri Campus New BEL Road, M S R Nagar, Bangalore Karnataka, INDIA - 560 054.
Distance:
- The University is well connected with Airport, Railways station and Bus station
- Distance from Kempegowda International Airport: 30.2kms
- Distance from City Bus stand: 7.1kms
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Akash Medical College - Bangalore
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Course name: BSc Optometry
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Two year Pre-University examination or equivalent as recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects ofstudy.
Duration: 3 Years + 1 year Internship, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Prasannahalli Road, Devanahalli Near Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru - 562110
Distance:
- The college is well connected to Bus stations, Railway stations and Airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to College: 13.7 kms
- Distance from City Bus stand to College: 37.4 kms
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Rajarajeswari Medical College - Bangalore
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Course name: Bsc Optometry Technology
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as principle subjects with 40% marks in PCB from a recognized educational Board.
Duration: 3 Years + 1 year Internship, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital 2nd Floor, Ramohalli Cross, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road, Bangalore - 560 060., Karnataka, India.
Distance:
The college is located in Mysore Road and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to RajaRajeswari Medical College: 52.2 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to RajaRajeswari Medical College: 18 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to RajaRajeswari Medical College: 15.8 km
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Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre - Bangalore
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Course name: BSc Optometry
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as principle subjects with 40% marks in PCB from a recognized educational Board.
Duration: 3 Years + 1 year Internship, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: 15, Hesarghatta Main Rd, Navy Layout, Chikkasandra, Chikkabanavara, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560090
Distance:
The college is located in Hesaraghatta and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre: 38.9 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre: 15.7 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre: 15 km
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Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences
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Course name: BSc Optometry
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: 12th Pass with English as one of the subjects with aggregate of 40% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Duration: 3 Years + 1 year Internship, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Acharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Road Acharya PO, Soladevanahalli Bangalore-560 107, India
Distance:
The College is well connected to Bus stations, airport and railway station
Distance from airport is 35.6 km
Distance from Central bangalore Railway Station(SBC) is 21.8 km
Distance from Yeswanthpur Railway Station is 14.5 km -
RR Institute of Allied Health Sciences
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Course name: BSc Optometry
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: 12th Pass with English as one of the subjects with aggregate of 40% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Duration: 3 Years + 1 year Internship, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: R.R.Institutions Raja Reddy Layout, Heseraghatta Main Road Chikkabanavara, Bangalore – 560 090
Distance:
The college is well connected to Airport, Bus Stations and Railways Station
The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 38.9km
The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 16.1km -
Harsha Institute of Allied Health Sciences
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Course name: BSc Optometry
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: 12th Pass with English as one of the subjects with aggregate of 40% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Duration: 3 Years + 1 year Internship, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: No. 193/4,Sondekoppa Circle,Nelamangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562123
Distance:
The college is well connected to Air, Bus and Railways
The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 42.9 km
The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 26.2 km -
Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research- Kolar
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Course name: BSc Optometry
Affiliations:
Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education, Deemed to be University
Eligibility: 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as principle subjects with 40% marks in PCB from a recognized educational Board.
Duration: 3 Years + 1 year Internship, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education & Research, Tamaka, Kolar-563103
Distance:
The College is Connected to Air, Railway and Bus
The Distance from Kempegowda Internation Airport is 75.1 km
The Distance from Bangalore Central Railwaystation(SBC/Majestic) is 74.3 km
List of BSc Optometry colleges
Syllabus of Bsc Optometry
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Career Scope of Bsc Optometry
Career opportunities are available in government and private hospitals, eye clinics, optician showrooms, contact lens and ophthalmic lens industries, optical shops, and emergency wards. Potential career roles:
- Optometrist
- Optician
- Sales Executive
- Refractionist and Ophthalmic Assistant
- Customer Care Associate
- Vision Consultant
- Professor or Lecturer
- Surgeon
- Clinical Associate
- Vision Care Associate
Placements for Bsc Optometry
Popular Recruiters:
- Manipal Hospital
- Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited
- Fortis Healthcare
- AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi
- Wockhardt Hospitals Limited
- Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Institute
- Narayana Hrudayalaya Health City
- Aster Medcity
- Apollo Cradle
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
- Medanta Hospitals
- Sharda Hospital
- Max Hospitals
- Cleveland Clinic
Swetha cs • 3 weeks ago
I have completed DOA hand I want to join Bsc optometry for lateral entry and I want to know what are the procedures to join in merit seat
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Akshata • 2 months ago
I have finished DOT and I have to join Bsc optometry for lateral entry and what have to read for entrence exam
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srinivasa rao meenuga • 3 months ago
What should I read to qualify entrance exam
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Akshaya • 5 months ago
What about fees
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Praveen Kumar • 6 months ago
new problem faced by us is the eye problem and this course provides high demand
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Banumathi • 4 months ago
yes it is
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