What is the duration of the Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) at The Apollo University?

The Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) programme has a duration of 4 years.

How to get admission in the Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) at The Apollo University?

Taking admission in the Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) at The Apollo University requires candidates to have passed their 10+2 (or equivalent) with at least 45%, with subjects like Botany, Zoology, Physics and Chemistry from a recognised board.

Is NEET required for Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.)?

No, the NEET exam is not required for admission to a Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) programme in India.

What can I do after Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.)?

After completion of Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.), students can explore numerous job opportunities such as optometry professor, vision consultant, optometry researcher and private optometry practitioner.

What is the scope after completing a Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.)?

The scope after completing a Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) degree opens a wide range of career pathways, which include clinical practice, research and entrepreneurship.

Is there any internship included in the Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) programme?

Yes, The Apollo University offers an internship with a Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) programme. You will have the opportunity to work at the Apollo Hospitals Group, which helps you to gain practical exposure.

Are scholarships available for Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) students?

Yes, scholarships are available for the Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) course to eligible students at The Apollo University.

Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Student of B Optometry programme at The Apollo University

The 4-year Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) 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 Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) programme at The Apollo University:

Emphasis on early patient contact

Development of critical-thinking skills

 Simulation-based training and learning of communication skills and professionalism

 Innovative use of technology-enhanced learning to revolutionise student learning

Assessment and professional development

highlights of B Optometry programme at The Apollo University

Programme Curriculum

I Semester + -

Course code	Course Titles	Credits/Week			Hours/Semester			Assessments
Course code	Course Titles	L	P	C	L	T/P	Total	IA*	UE**	Total (IA+UE)
BOP101	General Anatomy	3	0.5	3.5	45	15	60	30	70	100
BOP102	General Physiology	3	0.5	3.5	45	15	60	30	70	100
BOP103	General Biochemistry	3	0.5	3.5	45	15	60	30	70	100
BOP104	Physical Optics	3	0.5	3.5	45	15	60	30	70	100
BOP105	Mathematics & Geometrical Optics-I	3	0.5	3.5	45	15	60	30	70	100
BOP106	Introduction to Optometry#	2	–	2	30	–	30	100	–	100
BOP107	Nutrition#	1	–	1	15	–	15	100	–	100
BOP108	Communication#	1	1	2	15	30	45	100	–	100
BOP109	Clinical Optometry I #	–	2	2	–	60	60	100	–	100
Total		19	5.5	24	285	165	450	550	350	900

II Semester + -

Course code	Course Titles	Credits/Week			Hours/Semester			Assessments
Course code	Course Titles	L	P	C	L	T/P	Total	IA*	UE**	Total (IA+UE)
BOP201	General Pharmacology	3	–	3	45	–	45	30	70	100
BOP202	General Pathology	2	–	2	30	–	30	30	70	100
BOP203	Ocular and related neuroanatomy	3	0.5	3.5	45	15	60	30	70	100
BOP204	Ocular and related neurophysiology	3	1	4	45	30	75	30	70	100
BOP205	Ocular Biochemistry	3	1	4	45	30	75	30	70	100
BOP206	Geometrical Optics-II	3	1	4	45	30	75	30	70	100
BOP207	Basics of Computers#	–	1	1	–	30	30	100	–	100
BOP208	Clinical Optometry-II #	–	2	2	–	60	60	100	–	100
Total		17	6.5	23.5	255	195	450	380	420	800

III Semester + -

Course code	Course Titles	Credits/Week			Hours/Semester			Assessments
Course code	Course Titles	L	P	C	L	T/P	Total	IA*	UE**	Total (IA+UE)
BOP301	General and Ocular Microbiology	3	0.5	3.5	45	15	60	30	70	100
BOP302	Ocular Pharmacology	3	–	3	45	–	45	30	70	100
BOP303	Visual optics –I	3	1	4	45	30	75	30	70	100
BOP304	Optometric optics	3	1	4	45	30	75	30	70	100
BOP305	Ocular Disease –I	3	–	3	45	–	45	30	70	100
BOP306	Indian Medicine and Telemedicine#	2	–	2	30	–	30	100	–	100
BOP307	Clinical Optometry-III	–	4	4	–	120	120	30	70	100
Total		17	6.5	23.5	255	195	450	280	420	700

IV Semester + -

Course code	Course Titles	Credits/Week			Hours/Semester			Assessments
Course code	Course Titles	L	P	C	L	T/P	Total	IA*	UE**	Total (IA+UE)
BOP401	Optometric Instruments	3	0.5	3.5	45	15	60	30	70	100
BOP402	Clinical examination of visual system	1	2	3	15	60	75	30	70	100
BOP403	Visual perception and psychophysics	2	0.5	2.5	30	15	45	30	70	100
BOP404	Visual Optics-II	3	1	4	45	30	75	30	70	100
BOP405	Ocular Disease –II	3	–	3	45	–	45	30	70	100
BOP406	Behavioural Health Medical Psychology #	1	–	1	15	–	15	100	–	100
BOP407	Introduction to Quality & Patient safety #	1	–	1	15	–	15	100	–	100
BOP408	Clinical Optometry-IV	–	4	4	–	120	120	30	70	100
Total		14	8	22	210	240	450	380	420	800

V Semester + -

Course code	Course Titles	Credits/Week			Hours/Semester			Assessments
Course code	Course Titles	L	P	C	L	T/P	Total	IA*	UE**	Total (IA+UE)
BOP501	Systemic Disease	2	–	2	30	–	30	30	70	100
BOP502	Dispensing Optics	2	1	3	30	30	60	30	70	100
BOP503	Geriatric Optometry	3	–	3	45	–	45	30	70	100
BOP504	Paediatric Optometry	3	0.5	3.5	45	15	60	30	70	100
BOP505	Diagnostics and therapeutics of Anterior Segment diseases	4	0.5	4.5	60	15	75	30	70	100
BOP506	Innovation and technology #	1	0.5	1.5	15	15	30	100	–	100
BOP507	Clinical Optometry V	2	4	6	30	120	150	30	70	100
Total		17	6.5	23.5	255	195	450	280	420	700

VI Semester + -

Course code	Course Titles	Credits/Week			Hours/Semester			Assessments
Course code	Course Titles	L	P	C	L	T/P	Total	IA*	UE**	Total (IA+UE)
BOP601	Contact lens –I	2	1	3	30	30	60	30	70	100
BOP602	Low Vision care and Rehabilitation	2	1	3	30	30	60	30	70	100
BOP603	Binocular Vision- I	2	1	3	30	30	60	30	70	100
BOP604	Diagnostics and therapeutics of Posterior segment diseases	4	0.5	4.5	60	15	75	30	70	100
BOP605	Optometry and Multidisciplinary aspects of Health #	1	–	1	15	–	15	100	–	100
BOP606	Research Methodology & Biostatistics #	2	–	2	30	–	30	100	–	100
BOP607	Clinical Optometry VI	2	4	6	30	120	150	30	70	100
Total		15	7.5	22.5	225	225	450	350	350	700

VII Semester + -

Course code	Course Titles	Credits/Week			Hours/Semester			Assessments
Course code	Course Titles	L	P	C	L	T/P	Total	IA*	UE**	Total (IA+UE)
BOP701	Contact Lens –II	2	1	3	30	30	60	30	70	100
BOP702	Binocular Vision –II	2	1	3	30	30	60	30	70	100
BOP703	Public Health & Epidemiology	2	–	2	30	–	30	30	70	100
BOP704	Law and professional ethics – Optometry. #	1	–	1	15	–	15	100	–	100
BOP705	Community eye health #	–	1.5	1.5	–	45	45	100	–	100
BOP706	Clinical Optometry VII	2	4	6	30	120	150	30	70	100
BOP707	Research Project – I #	–	3	3	–	90	90	100	–	100
Total		9	10.5	19.5	135	315	450	420	280	600

VIII Semester + -

Course code	Course Titles	Credits/Week			Hours/Semester			Assessments
Course code	Course Titles	L	P	C	L	T/P	Total	IA*	UE**	Total (IA+UE)
BOP801	Occupational Optometry	2	0.5	2.5	30	15	45	30	70	100
BOP802	Practice Management	2	–	2	30	–	30	30	70	100
BOP803	Community eye health and Tele-optometry #	1	2	3	15	60	75	100	–	100
BOP804	Data science for healthcare #	1	0.5	1.5	15	15	30	100	–	100
BOP805	Clinical Optometry VIII	2	4	6	30	120	150	30	70	100
BOP806	Research Project – II	–	4	4	–	120	120	30	70	100
Total		8	11	19	120	330	450	320	280	600

IX Semester + -

Course code	Course Titles	Credits/Week			Hours/Semester			Assessments
Course code	Course Titles	L	P	C	L	T/P	Total	IA*	UE**	Total (IA+UE)
BOP901	B Optom Internship	3	38.5	41.5	45	1155	1200	100	–	100
BOP1001	B Optom Internship	3	38.5	41.5	45	1155	1200	100	–	100
Total		0	0	0	0	90	2310	2400	200	–

PROGRAMME FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS

PROGRAMME FEES SCHOLARSHIP ADMISSION PROCESS

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	Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee	₹ 1,30,000 + ₹ 13,000
5th Year	Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee	₹ 1,30,000 + ₹ 13,000
Total Course Fee		₹ 7,22,000

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 of Optometry (B.Optom.) programme, students can explore the following opportunities:

Career options after B Optometry programme

Private Optometry Practitioner
Optometry Professor
Trainee Optometrist
Vision Consultant
Optometry Researcher

FAQs

What is the duration of the Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) at The Apollo University?
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The Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) programme has a duration of 4 years.

How to get admission in the Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) at The Apollo University?
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Taking admission in the Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) at The Apollo University requires candidates to have passed their 10+2 (or equivalent) with at least 45%, with subjects like Botany, Zoology, Physics and Chemistry from a recognised board.

Is NEET required for Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.)?
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No, the NEET exam is not required for admission to a Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) programme in India.

What can I do after Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.)?
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After completion of Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.), students can explore numerous job opportunities such as optometry professor, vision consultant, optometry researcher and private optometry practitioner.

What is the scope after completing a Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.)?
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The scope after completing a Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) degree opens a wide range of career pathways, which include clinical practice, research and entrepreneurship.

Is there any internship included in the Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) programme?
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Yes, The Apollo University offers an internship with a Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) programme. You will have the opportunity to work at the Apollo Hospitals Group, which helps you to gain practical exposure.

Are scholarships available for Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) students?
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Yes, scholarships are available for the Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) course to eligible students at The Apollo University.