BS (Optometry)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
School of Allied Health Sciences
Undergraduate
Degree Type
4 Years
Duration
08
Semesters
104
Total Credit Hours
✳  Overview

Build the knowledge.
Apply the skills.

The BS (Optometry) program trains students in visual science, ocular anatomy, and clinical optometric assessment, building the diagnostic competence needed to examine, diagnose, and manage vision disorders. The curriculum is aligned with HEC Allied Health Sciences standards, combining classroom instruction with supervised clinical practicum in eye care settings.

Students train using real optometric diagnostic equipment in dedicated clinical labs before advancing to supervised patient examinations in eye care settings, building direct clinical competence and confidence. This practical, patient-facing training prepares graduates for immediate roles as optometrists across hospital eye departments, private clinics, and the optical industry.

Eligibility Criteria

01

50% minimum

Intermediate (FSc Pre-Medical) Biology, Chemistry, and Physics required

02

Admission assessment

Pass UWR’s admission test or an accepted equivalent under the current admission policy.

Who should consider
this program?

Key Skills

Attention to Detail
Clinical Judgment
Precision & Accuracy
Patient Communication

Interests

Healthcare & Patient Care
Biology & Life Sciences
Diagnostics & Research
Helping Others