Optometry (চক্ষু চিকিৎসা বিষয়ক)

Bachelor of Optometry

Saic College of Health Science (SCHS)

Level

Graduate

Duration

4+1 Yr (Internship)

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About the Programme

The Bachelor of Optometry (চক্ষু চিকিৎসা বিষয়ক) is a five-year undergraduate programme comprising four years of academic and clinical education followed by one year of compulsory clinical internship. The programme provides a strong foundation in biomedical sciences, vision science, ocular health, clinical optometry, and primary eye care, with training in refraction, binocular vision, contact lenses, paediatric optometry, low vision, myopia management, and ocular disease assessment
Students gain exposure to modern diagnostic and imaging technologies, including OCT, corneal tomography, A/B-scan, fundus photography, ultra-widefield imaging, FFA, and other contemporary tools, with emphasis on the early detection of vision-threatening conditions such as cataract, glaucoma, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration.
The programme prepares graduates for careers in hospitals, eye and optometry clinics, vision care, community and public health, research, and academia, with opportunities for higher education and specialization.

Course Curriculum

Eligibility Criteria

  • Have passed the SSC and HSC examinations in the Science group with Biology, either in the current year or within the past two years.
  • Achieved a combined GPA of 7.00, with a minimum of GPA 3.00 in both SSC and HSC.
  • Alternatively, candidates who have completed a recognized equivalent examination, either nationally or internationally, are also eligible.

Career path you can choose after the course

  • Clinical Optometrist in hospitals and eye care centres
  • Paediatric Optometrist
  • Community Eye Care Practitioner
  • Optometry Consultant in diagnostic and corporate eye clinics
  • Industrial Optometrist (Occupational and Road Safety Programmes
  • Practice Government and private eye hospitals
  • Optical retail chains and vision centers
  • Contact Lens Specialist
  • Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Research Associate in vision science and ocular research
  • Entrepreneur – Independent Optometry
  • Multispecialty healthcare institutions
  • Corporate occupational vision care services

Job sectors for Optometry professionals

  • Government and private Eye hospitals
  • Government and private Optometry College
  • District hospital
  • Thana health complex
  • chain optical retail Optometric centers like fashion optics, Zeiss, Essilor, Lens & care and Titan Eye+ or LensKart.
  • Private practices (Personal Chamber).

Foreign Job sectors for Optometry professionals

  • Chances in Australian and Canadian skilled migration programs. Opportunity to enroll in the job market in the middle east, Canada, Australia, USA, UK, Malaysia, etc.

Opportunity for higher study

  • After completing a BSc in Optometry(চক্ষু চিকিৎসা বিষয়ক), you can pursue higher degrees such as M.Sc and PhD.

Facilities

  • Skilled Faculty members (Full time-80% & part-time-20%)
  • Year wise individual classroom
  • Multimedia projector-based classroom
  • Laboratory facilities: (Anatomy lab, Physiology Lab, Microbiology lab, Biochemistry lab, Optometry Lab, Computer lab)
  • Clinical placement to Govt. & renowned hospitals/ Eye unit
  • Modern rich library with online facilities
  • Separate Standard hostel facilities for girls and boy’s
  • Canteen

Faculty Member

Md. Kabil Uddin

Asst. Professor

Md. Zahangir Alam

Lecturer

Nurul Awal Jehan

Lecturer

Ahasanul Kabir Ispak

Lecturer

Minhajul Karim Sadi

Lecturer

Kaniz Fatima

Lecturer

About the Programme:

The BSc in Optometry(চক্ষু চিকিৎসা বিষয়ক) trains students in vision science, eye anatomy, optics, and ocular health. Over four years, students learn to perform eye exams, prescribe corrective lenses, and manage common eye conditions, combining theory with practical lab work. The additional “+1” year internship offers hands-on clinical experience in hospitals, clinics, or community eye centers. Graduates are prepared to work as professional optometrists, participate in vision screening programs, and pursue advanced studies or specialization in areas such as pediatric optometry, low vision, or contact lenses.

Course duration:

Course duration with Internship – 5 Years

Eligible for Admission:

Candidates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Optometry(চক্ষু চিকিৎসা বিষয়ক) program under Rajshahi Medical University if they meet the following criteria:
  • Have passed the SSC and HSC examinations in the Science group with Biology, either in the current year or within the past two years.
  • Achieved a combined GPA of 7.00, with a minimum of GPA 3.00 in both SSC and HSC.
  • Alternatively, candidates who have completed a recognized equivalent examination, either nationally or internationally, are also eligible.

Facilities :

  • Skilled Faculty members (Full time-80% & part-time-20%)
  • Year wise individual classroom
  • Multimedia projector-based classroom
  • Laboratory facilities: (Anatomy lab, Physiology Lab, Microbiology lab, Biochemistry lab, Optometry Lab, Computer lab)
  • 1 year In-Course-Training’ in the recognized Government & Private Medical/Hospital or any other institute.
  • Modern rich library with online facilities
  • Separate Standard hostel facilities for girls and boy’s
  • Canteen

Job sectors in Abroad :

Gov’t & Non Gov’t. Eye Hospitals, Independent clinics, or chain optical retail Optometric(চক্ষু চিকিৎসা বিষয়ক) centers like fashion optics, Zeiss, Essilor, Lens & care and Titan Eye+ or LensKart.

Foreign job sector :

Chances in Australian and Canadian skilled migration programs. Opportunity to enroll in the job market in the middle east, Canada, Australia, USA, UK, Malaysia, etc.

Opportunity for higher study :

After completing a BSc in Optometry(চক্ষু চিকিৎসা বিষয়ক), you can pursue higher degrees such as M.Sc and PhD.