Optometry / Ophthalmic Optics (B.Sc.)

Overview

Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Duration

6 Semester

ECTS points

180 ECTS

Language

German

Study start

Winter semester (1st October)

Semester fee

305,30 €

Admission

free of admission

Application period

15.05. to 30.09.

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The bachelor's degree programme in optometry and ophthalmic optics provides you with biomedical and technical knowledge that will enable you to work in various fields in industry, business and research. At the traditional optics location in Jena, you will learn how to answer all questions on the subject of "vision".

What makes this degree programme special?

Study where optics is at home: in the optics hotspot of Jena – with tradition and a future
A unique combination: ophthalmic optics, optometry, medicine and technology
Practical learning: case-based with real challenges from everyday professional life
Live research and projects: work on exciting projects with students, lecturers, clinics and companies

What is the structure of the programme?

In six semesters, this Bachelor's degree programme lays the foundation for the later profession of optometrist. Typical subject areas taught in the degree programme are:

Optometry
Anatomy and physiology
Pathology and pharmacology
Application of equipment and examination methods

Typical areas of employment are:

Ophthalmological-clinical institutions
Industrial facilities
Occupational medicine, research, rehabilitation

What are the entry requirements?

Higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject-related higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife)
You don't have a higher education entrance qualification but you have work experience? Find out about studying without High School Diploma.
Did you complete your school or university education abroad? Please note the admission requirements for studying in Germany.
Proof of an 8-week preliminary internship in a specialist opticians shop is required. In justified exceptional cases, a missing pre-study internship can be made up in lecture-free periods up to the 3rd semester.

What career prospects do I have after completing my studies?

The demands on people's visual tasks are constantly growing. Highly qualified specialists are needed not only in specialist optical shops, but also in medicine and the optical industry to meet the complex requirements through interdisciplinary work. With the Bachelor of Science you acquire an internationally recognised degree and thus secure good opportunities on the global job market.

After completing their studies, graduates of the Bachelor of Optometry will be able to recognise, analyse and adequately treat not only refractive errors but also visual disorders at a scientific level. The fields of application are accordingly:

specialised optician shops/institutes
ophthalmological institutions, e.g. ophthalmological practices and eye clinics
Institutions for the rehabilitation of the visually impaired
Optical industry
Research institutes

How does the application process work?

Application period 15.05. to 30.09.

1. Registration

Register on the Campusportal.
Important: Only register once, even if you wish to apply for several degree programmes. If you apply for a degree programme with open admission, your place is guaranteed. You can therefore only apply for and enrol in one degree programme with open admission.

2. Add and submit application form

Select your desired degree and course of study and enter all the necessary information in the campus portal. If necessary, upload the requested supporting documents.
Once you have submitted your application electronically, you will be automatically redirected to the online enrolment page. If you obtained your school/university degree outside Germany or have already studied in Germany, we will review your application before you can apply for enrolment.

3. Apply for enrolment

Then apply for online enrolment in the Campusportal by entering all the necessary data. You will then find your enrolment application as a PDF file on the campus portal.

4. Send the enrolment application

Print out the enrolment application form, sign it and send it by post, together with all the required documents, to the address on the form.

5. Done – Welcome to our university!

Once we have received and checked your documents, you will be enrolled and will receive a starter pack with your THOSKA card by post from the Student Registrar's Office.

Questions? Check out the application FAQs.

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