Optometry
Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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Academic field | Medical diagnostic and treatment technology (ISCED 725) Optometry (JACS B510) |
Type | Bachelor, full-time |
Nominal duration | 3 years (180 ECTS) |
Study language | English |
Awards | (Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Optometry) |
Tuition fee | €4,000 per year |
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Application fee | €100 one-time |
Deposit | €500 one-time |
Registration fee | €149.99 one-time Includes: You can receive DISCOUNT and pay only 104.99 EUR, for more information visit our FREE webinar “Education in Europe”. |
Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language 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. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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Territory requirements | Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen. |
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Language requirements | English Baltic Center examination. |
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Overview
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.
Career opportunities
This programme prepares competitive graduates for Latvian and European labor markets.
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