Optometry (চক্ষু চিকিৎসা বিষয়ক)

Bachelor of Optometry

Ittehad College of Health Science (ICHS)

Level

Graduate

Duration

4+1 Yr (Internship)

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

Part-I Bachelor of Optometry (First Professional)

Part-II Bachelor of Optometry (Second Professional)

Part-III Bachelor of Optometry (Third Professional)

Part-IV Bachelor of Optometry (Fourth Professional)

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

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Faculty Member

Department

Bachelor of Optometry (চক্ষু বিষয়ক)

DURATION with Internship

5 Years

Program Description

The Bachelor of Optometry(চক্ষু বিষয়ক) trains students, 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.

Facilities are:

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 girl’s and boy’s
Canteen

Eligibility for Admission:
Candidates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Optometry(চক্ষু 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.

Job sectors: Gov’t & Non Gov’t. Eye Hospitals, Independent clinics, or chain optical retail Optometric centers like fashion optics, Zeiss, Essilor, Lens & care and Titan Eye+ or LensKart.

Opportunity for higher study: After completing a BSc in Optometry, you can pursue higher degrees such as MSc and PhD.