Bachelor of Optometry (B. Optometry) at Pokhara University, Bachelor of Optometry (B. Optometry) Colleges in Nepal

Bachelor Of Optometry (B. Optometry)

Affiliated to: Pokhara University

About Course

Course Title : Bachelor Of Optometry (B. Optometry)
Category/Level : Bachelors
Course Duration (months) : 48 months
Affiliated to : Pokhara University

Course Description:

The Bachelor of Optometry (B. Optometry) of Pokhara University is a four-year, eight-semester undergraduate program in Nepal that prepares students to become essential members of the eye and vision care workforce.

Optometrists are vital to the healthcare system, playing a key role in diagnosing and managing eye diseases, prescribing corrective lenses, and detecting systemic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension through ocular findings. The curriculum involves studies of eyes and its connected organs, diseases of the visual system, and corrections/medicines.

Admission info

Eligibility
Must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects from a recognized educational institution and passed with a minimum of 50% or 2.4 CGPA in the Proficiency Certificate Level or Grade 12 Science Group.
or
Students from A-level or other similar programs with different grading systems should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects and passed with a minimum of 50 percent or 2.4 CGPA.
or
Proficiency Certificate Level / Diploma in Health Science (Ayurveda or Medical Lab Technology or Radiography or Physiotherapy or Pharmacy or Ophthalmic Science) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (for applying in related academic program like BSc MLT from CMLT, B Pharm from Diploma in Pharmacy)
or
Proficiency Certificate/Diploma in Health Science (Medical Lab Technology or Ophthalmic Science or Dental Science or Pharmacy or Radiography or Ayurveda or Physiotherapy) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and having studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subject with minimum 50% in aggregate from National Examination Board Percent or 2.4 CGPA (CGPA) marks and obtained the equivalence of class 12th science group and should be registered in the concerned council.