Optometry

Undergraduate Program

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

Optometry

Recognition & Verification

St. Mary's University, officially St. Mary's Rehabilitation University, is UGC 2(f) recognized at the university level. Degree, examinations, and certificates are awarded solely by St. Mary's University. Applicants should verify current programme-level professional permissions through published university notifications or relevant statutory council documents. Programme-level professional permissions, where required, are verified through official university notifications or relevant statutory council documents.

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Optometry is a five-year undergraduate program that trains students in the examination, diagnosis, and management of visual disorders and eye diseases. The program covers ocular anatomy, refraction, contact lens fitting, binocular vision, low vision rehabilitation, paediatric optometry, and community eye care — equipping graduates with the clinical and optical skills required by eye hospitals, optical retail chains, vision research centres, and community eye health programmes.

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Emversity is a future-focused education platform built to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world career readiness. Through industry-integrated degree programs in Healthcare and Hospitality, Emversity helps students gain practical skills, hands-on training, structured internships, and strong placement support.

What Students Study

Students explore advanced diagnostic methodologies, healthcare delivery protocols, and clinical technologies essential for modern medical environments.

Learning Experience

AR/VR simulation labs, advanced ocular diagnostics (OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Imaging), and supervised clinical postings in partner eye hospitals.

Key Information

Duration

4 Years (8 Semesters)

Level

UG Program

Eligibility

12th Pass (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics (PCB/PCMB)

Fee Guidance

Confirmed through official admissions counselling and university communication.

Intake / Batch Status

July / August

Admission Route

Apply through the official admissions and counselling route; entrance test/counselling applies where notified.

Please contact the admissions office for the latest programme-wise fee, intake, eligibility, and admissions guidance.

Career & Higher Study Pathways

Graduates are prepared to work as optometrists, contact lens practitioners, low vision specialists, paediatric optometrists, optical dispensing specialists, clinical refractionists, and community eye health coordinators in hospitals, clinics, optical retail, research organizations, and public health programmes.

Optometrist

Clinical Refractionist

Contact Lens Practitioner

Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Paediatric Optometrist

Optical Dispensing Specialist

Clinical Research Associate (Ophthalmology)

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Industry Specializations

Quick Answers

What is Optometry?

Who can apply to this program?

12th Pass (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics (PCB/PCMB)

What is the duration of this program?

4 Years (8 Semesters)

How do I apply for this program?

Use the admissions or enquiry actions shown on this program page. This program is listed under Allied Health Technologies in School of Health & Allied Health Sciences; entrance test or counselling applies only where officially notified.