Pokhara University Master of Optometry (M. Optom) Curriculum

The main goal of the M. Optom Program is to strive for academic excellence, encourage the development in Eye and Visual system technologies, and incorporate new ideas and leadership quality in the field of Eye health.This will result in production a competent, compassionate and community-oriented optometrist who can lead the Eye health sector by establishing leadership quality regarding eye health technology, Primary to Tertiary Eye care service, Promotion of quality service for eye problems and visual disabilities.After completion of this course, the graduates would contribute for educating people on Eye Health service and Vision rehabilitation.

Master of Optometry is a 4 semesters (2 years) course, which involves course work, clinical and teaching assignments, patient care, and research and dissertation projects. Educative seminars, hands-on training sessions, workshops and special lectures will be conducted regularly.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for admission to the M Optom program, an applicant must have

• Bachelor of Optometry (B Optom) degree or Bachelor of Optometry and Vision Science (B Optom) or Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) or B.Sc In Optometry (B.Sc Optom) from a recognized university/institution.
• Obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.5/4 or 55 % in bachelor level (required level/degree)
• Registered to Nepal Health Professional Council (NHPC) (Exception to international students)
• One year of work experience in the related field

The final decision on admission is taken on the basis of entrance examination conducted by the Faculty of Health Science, Pokhara University.

Documents required for Admission

The applicant is required to submit copies of the following documents with the application form made available by the concerned college/school/university:

• Completed and signed application form
• Transcript/Mark-sheet,Transfer and Character Certificates, and Citizenship/Passport
• Experience letter

Certificates of all degrees should be photocopied and submitted with proper attestation. Enrolment is conditional upon completion of all admission formalities including payment of fee determined by the school/college. Incomplete application shall not be processed.

Admission Procedures

Admission notice will be announced in Local/National News Paper/s. Application form and information brochure will be provided after the payment of the prescribed fee. The eligible candidates are to be informed to attend the entrance examination.

Pokhara University Master of optometry (M.Optom) CURRICULAR STRUCTURE AND COURSE CYCLE

Semester I

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
OPT 501	Advanced Ocular Diagnostics	4
OPT 502	Clinical Ophthalmology I	2
OPT 503	Clinical Ophthalmology II	3
OPT 504	Research Methodology	2
OPT 505	Biostatistics	2
OPT 506	Ocular Pharmacology	2
OPT 541	Posting I (Retina, Glaucoma, Pediatric, Uvea and Extra Ocular Disease)	3
	Total	18

Semester II

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
OPT 551	Advanced Contact Lenses	4
OPT 552	Refractive Surgery, Eye Banking and Ocular Prosthesis	2
OPT 553	Neuro-Optometry	4
OPT 554	Visual Rehabilitation in Visual Impairment	3
OPT 555	Applied Optics and Ophthalmic Dispensing	3
OPT 591	Posting II (Contact Lens, Refractive Surgery, Eye Banking, Ocular Prosthesis, Neuro)	3
	Total	19

Semester III

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
OPT 601	Visual Rehabilitation in Binocular Vision Anomalies	3
OPT 602	Sports Vision, Environmental and Occupational Optometry	3
OPT 603	Teaching Methodology	2
OPT 604	Community Eye Health and Project Management	3
OPT 605	Entrepreneurship and Professional Ethics	3
OPT 641	Field Practice on Community Eye Health Project	2
OPT 642	Posting III (Teaching Methodology, Low Vision, Vision Therapy, Ocular Diagnostics, Ophthalmic Imaging)	3
	Total	19

Semester IV

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
OPT 651	Elective Course	2
OPT 691	Clinical Dissertation	9
OPT 692	Posting IV (Community and Ophthalmic Dispensing)	3
	Total	14

 

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