The B.Voc in Optometry program by Guru Kashi University will lay down a strong foundation for students on principles and practices of Optometric patient care. This, in turn, shapes the learner into a graduate who possesses the knowledge and skills to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists in delivering holistic eye care by refining skills on clinical procedures, patient management, and optometric technology.
Program Structure
NSQF Level |
Normal Duration |
Exit Points / Awards |
7 |
Six Semester |
B.Voc Degree |
6 |
Four Semester |
Advanced Diploma |
5 |
Two Semester |
Diploma |
4 |
One Semester |
Certificate |
Fees Details:
Program Fees: INR. 50,000/-
Program Curriculum
Semester I
Program Code |
Title of the Course |
Credits |
BVOP - 101 |
General Pathology |
3 |
BVOP - 102 |
Ocular Anatomy & Physiology |
3 |
BVOP - 103 |
Ocular Biochemistry |
3 |
BVOP- 104 |
Environmental Studies |
3 |
BVOP - 121 |
General Pathology Practical |
4 |
BVOP - 122 |
Ocular Anatomy & Physiology Practical |
4 |
BVOP- 123 |
Ocular Biochemistry Practical |
4 |
BVOP -124 |
Project - I |
6 |
Semester II
Program Code |
Title of the Course |
Credits |
BVOP - 201 |
Ocular Microbiology |
4 |
BVOP - 202 |
Ocular Diseases -I |
4 |
BVOP- 203 |
Optometric and Dispensing Optics -I |
4 |
BVOP - 221 |
Ocular Microbiology Practical |
4 |
BVOP - 222 |
Ocular Diseases -I Practical |
4 |
BVOP - 223 |
Optometric and Dispensing Optics -I Practical |
4 |
BVOP- 224 |
Project -II |
6 |
Semester III
Program Code |
Title of the Course |
Credits |
BVOP - 301 |
Geometrical, Physical & Visual Optics -I |
3 |
BVOP - 302 |
Ocular Disease -II |
3 |
BVOP - 303 |
Optometric and Dispensing Optics -II |
3 |
BVOP - 321 |
Geometrical, Physical & Visual Optics -I Practical |
3 |
BVOP - 322 |
Ocular Disease -II Practical |
3 |
BVOP - 323 |
Optometric and Dispensing Optics -II Practical |
3 |
BVOP- 324 |
Project -III |
3 |
Semester IV
Program Code |
Title of the Course |
Credits |
BVOP - 401 |
Geometrical, Physical & Visual Optics -II |
4 |
BVOP - 402 |
Pharmacology |
4 |
BVOP- 403 |
Clinical Examination of Visual System |
4 |
BVOP - 421 |
Geometrical, Physical & Visual Optics -II Practical |
4 |
BVOP- 422 |
Pharmacology Practical |
4 |
BVOP- 423 |
Clinical Examination of Visual System Practical |
4 |
BVOP - 424 |
Project -IV |
6 |
Semester V
Program Code |
Title of the Course |
Credits |
BVOP- 501 |
Binocular Vision I |
4 |
BVOP- 502 |
Systemic Disease & Eyes |
4 |
BVOP- 503 |
Optometric Instruments |
4 |
BVOP- 521 |
Binocular Vision I Practical |
4 |
BVOP- 522 |
Systemic Disease & Eyes Practical |
4 |
BVOP- 523 |
Optometric Instruments Practical |
4 |
BVOP- 524 |
Project V |
6 |
Semester VI
Program Code |
Title of the Course |
Credits |
BVOP- 601 |
Binocular Vision II |
4 |
BVOP- 602 |
Contect Lenses |
4 |
BVOP- 603 |
Community Ophthalmology |
4 |
BVOP- 621 |
Binocular Vision II Practical |
4 |
BVOP- 622 |
Contect Lenses Practical |
4 |
BVOP- 623 |
Community Ophthalmology Practical |
4 |
BVOP- 624 |
Project VI |
6 |
Career Opportunities