Studienort	Lettland, Riga
Akademischer Bereich	Medical diagnostic and treatment technology (ISCED 725) Optometry (JACS B510)
Art	Bachelor, Vollzeit
Nominale Dauer	3 Jahre (180 ECTS)
Studiensprache	Englisch
Auszeichnungen	B.Sc. (Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Optometry)
Kurscode	21055
Akkreditierung	Study programme is accredited till 02.02.2029.

Studiengebühren	6.000 € pro Jahr
Bewerbungsgebühr	170 € einmalig
Anzahlung	500 € einmalig
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Einstiegsqualifikation

Gymnasium / Sekundarstufe (oder höher) Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or Apostille. Sie müssen die Originalnachweise über die Eingangsqualifikation mitnehmen, wenn Sie schließlich zur Universität gehen. Grades in Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or Biology must be no less than 6 (or “almost good”) in a 10 point grading system.

Gebietsanforderungen	Bewerbungen aus den folgenden Gebieten werden NICHT akzeptiert (basierend auf der Staatsbürgerschaft): Bangladesch, Irak, Jemen, Pakistan.

Sprachanforderungen	Englisch Akzeptierter Nachweis der Sprachkenntnisse: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ TOEFL IBT – at least score 80; IELTS – at least score 5.5; PTE General – at least level B2; FCE – at least level B; CPE – satisfactory pass; CAE – satisfactory pass.

Sonstige Voraussetzungen

Mindestens 2 Referenz/en muss/müssen angegeben werden. Ein Motivationsschreiben muss Ihrer Bewerbung hinzugefügt werden. Grades in Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or Biology must be no less than 6 (or “almost good”) in a 10-point grading system. If the secondary education document does not indicate a grade in mathematics or physics, or chemistry or biology, it can be replaced by the grade of the mathematics or physics test organized by the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry of the University of Latvia. As a part of the admission process, applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview.

Übersicht

This programme is based on studies of natural sciences, medicine and basic principles of primary eye care service. Bachelor programme is the first step in professional optometrist education scheme in Latvia. The program offers extensive profile studies of natural sciences including organic chemistry, biology, calculus, physics, medical courses including human anatomy and physiology, pathology, microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology of the eye, physiology of vision, specific courses in optometry – optics, geometrical optics, ophthalmic optics, optometric instruments, refractive defects, binocular vision and other.
The topic of the Bachelor’s thesis should be carefully chosen; supervisor’s assistance for further research. Students will be able to continue education in Professional Master in Clinical Optometry degree programme.
The part-time programme covers 4 academic years, full-time programme covers 3 academic years.

Karrieremöglichkeiten

This programme prepares competitive graduates for Latvian and European labor markets.