BS Optometry
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Credit Hours
148
Duration
4 years
Semesters
8
Attendance
Full-time
The BS Optometry at TUF is a comprehensive four-year professional degree focused on primary eye care, visual system disorders, and advanced vision therapy. It equips students with the clinical expertise to diagnose refractive errors, manage ocular diseases, and provide specialized rehabilitative care for patients of all ages.
Why choose BS Optometry at TUF?
Choosing BS Optometry at TUF provides a perfect blend of theoretical optics and intensive clinical residency, ensuring you become a leader in vision sciences.
- Advanced Clinical Training: Direct exposure to diverse patient cases at the specialized Eye Department of Madinah Teaching Hospital (MTH).
- Specialized Diagnostic Labs: Hands-on practice with modern ophthalmic tools, including Auto-Refractors, Slit Lamps, and Perimeters.
- Community Impact: Opportunities to lead "Gift of Sight" camps and school-based vision screening programs.
Key Skills You Will Master
Eye Anatomy & Physiology
Visual Optics
Refraction Techniques
Vision Screening
Ocular Disease Basics
Contact Lens Practice
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the BS Optometry program can pursue careers as:
- Clinical Optometrist
- Pediatric Optometry Specialist
- Contact Lens Consultant
- Retail & Entrepreneurship
- Occupational Vision Consultant
Program Roadmap
Explore courses roadmap in BS Optometry
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| AN-111 | HUMAN ANATOMY HISTOLOGY CELL BIOLOGY | 4 (3-1) | - |
| PY-112 | GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY | 3 (2-1) | - |
| BIO-101 | BIOCHEMISTRY I | 3 (2-1) | - |
| ENG-111 | FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH I | 3 (3-0) | - |
| IS-112 | ISLAMIC STUDIES ETHICS | 2 (2-0) | - |
| VS-114 | VISION SCIENCES I | 2 (2-0) | - |
Total Credit Hours
17
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAT-121 | GENERAL PATHOLOGY | 3 (3-0) | - |
| BIO-102 | BIOCHEMISTRY II | 3 (2-1) | - |
| AN-123 | OCULAR ANATOMY | 3 (3-0) | - |
| PY-124 | OCULAR PHYSIOLOGY | 3 (3-0) | - |
| PS-122 | PAKISTAN STUDIES | 1 (1-0) | - |
| ENG-121 | FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH II | 3 (3-0) | - |
| OP-214 | OPTICS I PHYSICAL OPTICS + GEOMETRICAL OPTICS | 2 (2-0) | - |
Total Credit Hours
18
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| OP-224 | OPTICS II | 3 (2-1) | - |
| OP-215 | OCULAR DISEASE BASICS I | 2 (2-0) | - |
| ENG-224 | ENGLISH III TECHNICAL WRITING PRESENTATION SKILLS | 3 (3-0) | - |
| VS-213 | VISION SCIENCES II | 2 (2-0) | - |
| IT-226 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS | 3 (2-1) | - |
| OP-217 | OPTOMETRIC INSTRUMENT | 3 (2-1) | - |
| PHA-219 | GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY | 2 (2-0) | - |
Total Credit Hours
18
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR-225 | CLINICAL REFRACTION | 3 (0-3) | - |
| OP-228 | OCULAR DISEASE II | 3 (3-0) | - |
| MED-212 | CLINICAL MEDICINE | 3 (2-1) | - |
| CPR-226 | CLINICAL PRACTICE REFRACTION | 2 (0-2) | - |
| OP-226 | MATHEMATICS OPTOMETRY | 2 (2-0) | - |
| VS-312 | OPHTHALMIC DISPENSING I | 3 (3-0) | - |
| BS-227 | BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | 2 (2-0) | - |
Total Credit Hours
18
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPT-115 | PRIMARY EYE CARE | 2 (2-0) | - |
| VS-321 | OPHTHALMIC DISPENSING II | 2 (2-0) | - |
| OP-324 | BSV AND ORTHOPTIC TECHNIQUES AMBLYOPIA | 3 (3-0) | - |
| DI-315 | DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENTS I | 2 (2-0) | - |
| ME-317 | MEDICAL ETHICS | 1 (1-0) | - |
| CPD-314 | CLINICAL PRACTICE DISPENSING | 2 (0-2) | - |
| SR-311 | FUNDAMENTAL SURGERY | 3 (3-0) | - |
| CPRD-319 | CLINICAL PRACTICE REFRACTION + DIAGNOSIS DISEASES | 3 (0-3) | - |
Total Credit Hours
18
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| DI-329 | DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENTS II | 3 (3-0) | - |
| VS-322 | INTRODUCTION TO CONTACT LENS | 2 (2-0) | - |
| VS-323 | INTRODUCTION TO LOW VISION | 2 (2-0) | - |
| OP-324 | STRABISMUS ORTHOPTICS | 3 (2-1) | - |
| OE-326 | OCULAR EMERGENCY HANDLING | 2 (1-1) | - |
| RD-328 | INTRODUCTION TO RETINAL DISEASE | 2 (2-0) | - |
| ST-327 | APPLIED STATISTICS OPTOMETRISTS | 2 (2-0) | - |
| OP-326 | CLINICAL PRACTICE DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENTS RETINAL DISEASES | 3 (0-3) | - |
Total Credit Hours
19
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| VS-412 | INTRODUCTION TO NEURO OPHTHALMOLOGY | 2 (2-0) | - |
| VS-413 | CONTACT LENS II | 3 (3-0) | - |
| CP-411 | CLINICAL PRACTICE ADVANCE REFRACTION LOW VISION | 2 (0-2) | - |
| CM-211 | COMMUNITY MEDICINE | 2 (2-0) | - |
| CP-414 | CLINICAL PRACTICE CONTACT LENS | 2 (0-2) | - |
| VS-411 | LOW VISION REHABILITATION AND GERIATRICS | 3 (3-0) | - |
| RMS-514 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND APPLIED STATISTICS | 2 (1-1) | - |
| OP-325 | PEDIATRIC OPTOMETRY | 2 (2-0) | - |
Total Credit Hours
18
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| OP-415 | OCULAR PHARMACOLOGY | 2 (2-0) | - |
| BL-421 | BASIC LIFE SUPPORT | 2 (1-1) | - |
| OP-511 | CLINICAL ROTATIONS I REFRACTION SCREENING AND PEDIATRIC CARE | 6 (0-6) | - |
| CL-423 | CONTACT LENS CASES HANDLING | 2 (1-1) | - |
| OC-424 | ORTHOPTICS CASES | 2 (2-0) | - |
| LV-426 | LOW VISION CASES | 2 (1-1) | - |
| OS-422 | RESEARCH PROJECT THESIS | 6 (0-6) | - |
Total Credit Hours
22
Admissions & Eligibility
Intermediate Pre-Medical with minimum 50% marks or equivalent.
Next Steps
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It is a 4-year program with a total of 148 credit hours.
Clinical rotations start from the 3rd year and continue through the final year at affiliated teaching hospitals such as Madinah Teaching Hospital, providing extensive clinical exposure.
Yes, final-year students conduct research projects and theses, which they later present on academic and professional platforms.
Students with F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) or equivalent qualification with at least 50% marks.
Graduates can work as clinical optometrists, retail optometry specialists, or pursue higher studies such as MPhil Optometry.