In Nepal Bachelor of Optometry and Master of Optometry, both programs are running at various institutions, here is the list of eye hospitals which are currently running Optometry course in Nepal collaborating with universities.
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Bachelor of Optometry Program in Nepal
BACHELOR OF OPTOMETRY (B. Optom) IOM
- Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine (IOM), Maharajgunj Medical Campus, B.P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic Studies
Duration of Course: Four years
Available seat: 10 Seats (4 Paying Seats for Nepali and International candidates, 6 Scholarship seats for Nepali)
BACHELOR OF OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE (NAMS)
National Academy of Medical Science (NAMS) Collaborative hospitals for B Optometry program of NAMS
- Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Nepal Eye Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Lumbini Eye Institute and Research Center, Bhairahawa, Nepal
- Biratnagar Eye Hospital, Rani, Biratnagar, Nepal
- Bharatpur Eye Hospital, Bharatpur, Nepal
Duration of Course: Four years
Available Seat: Total 40 seats
Eligibility: Read more about the Eligibility for Optometry program in NAMS
BACHELOR OF OPTOMETRY (B.OPTOM), POKHARA UNIVERSITY
Institute: Himalaya Eye Institute, Pokhara (A constituent program of Pokhara University at Himalaya Eye Hospital)
Duration of Course: Four Years
Eligibility: Read more about eligibility for this program
Available Seats: Total Seat 17
Master of Optometry Program in Nepal
Till May 2021, only one Pokhara university in collaboration with two eye hospital of Nepal is offering a master of Optometry course in Nepal.
Master of Optometry: Pokhara University
Collaborative hospitals for Master of Optometry Program
- Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Kathmandu
- Himalaya Eye Institute, Pokhara
Available Seats
- Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (Paying 6, Scholarship 1)
- Himalaya Eye Institute (Paying 4, Scholarship 1)
Duration: Two years
Eligibility
For eligibility and admission information for M Optom
Read more about NAMS Curriculum for Bachelor of Optometry and Vision Science
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Seat Updates based on 14th June 2021 notice of Medical Education Commission Seat Allocation.