Ophthalmic Optics | Optometry (B. Sc.)
The objective of this Bachelorprogram is to offer an clearly structured, professionally oriented education in the profession of Ophthalmic Optics and Optometry.
Seeing is one of the most important sensory perceptions of man. In order to meet the ever-increasing demands on visual tasks, innovative, practice-oriented basic competence is indispensable. This future-oriented course of study is becoming even more important due to the increasing life expectancy of the population and the additional medical component of the training considerably expands the field of activity.
The syllabus of the course of study adheres to the guidelines of the ECOO European Diploma in Ophthalmic Optics and Optometry and is based on the English b. SC. Of Optometry.
The academic field of Ophthalmic Optics / Optometry and the fundamental training in the medical relationships involved are the main focus of the course of study. As always in this department, in addition to the other fields of the natural sciences, mathematics and interdisciplinary modules provide students with the academic rigor to acquire knowledge in their profession in both business organization and management.
Facts
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- 7 Semesters
- Language: German
| Ophtalmic Optic | Optometrie: | |
|---|---|
| Academic Titel | Bachelor of Sciences (B. Sc.) |
| Language | German |
| Duration | Four and one-half years |
| Professional Qualification | Work for Opticians or Contact lens institutes Ophthalmologists' and eye clinics Ophthalmic optics industry Medical technology |
| Typical subjects in the course | Optometry and contact lens fitting Anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology Low vision and pediatric optometry |
The objective of this course of study is to offer an outstanding, clearly structured, professionally oriented education in the profession of Ophthalmic Optics.
The dual course of study is state of the art and focused clearly on the future. the experience of the English speaking world with the field of optometry in the last years has paved the way for this course of study. A constantly aging population provides an ever increasing need for this dual qualification.
The additional training in the applicable fields of medicine considerably expands the professional opportunities for graduates. Through the application of the most modern methods, beginning abnormalities in a customer's eyes may be recognized and referred to the appropriate medical doctors at the earliest possible stage. The same early diagnosis is possible for those symptoms of hypertension and diabetes which leave their traces in the human eye.
The course of study prepares the graduates to manage their own professional practice or concession in the field as well as opening the possibility of further study as Ophthalmist. Professional opportunities in vision clinics and medical centers specialized in vision as well as in industry, research and development are all open to graduates of this course of study.
The dual course of study provides the opportunity to acquire both the practical training as well as the academic qualifications for professional success in a scientific field. The Bachelor of Ophthalmic/Optometry provides an important link between the Ophthalmic Optics and the field of medical vision care.