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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
Programme NameBachelor of Science (Optometry) [from 2020] (5206B)
DepartmentSchool of Medicine
FacultyCollege of Medical Sciences
Admission CriteriaPasses in five (5) subjects at the GCE , A-C (or equivalent) /CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination, Grades I – III which must include English Language, Mathematics and at least one of the following Science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Chemistry. These five (5) subjects must have been completed at one (1) sitting.
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Passes in six (6) subjects at the GCE, A-C (or equivalent)/CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination, Grades I to III which must include English Language, Mathematics and at least one of the following Science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Chemistry or. These six (6) subjects must have been completed at no more than two (2) sittings.
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Passes in three (3) subjects at the GCE, A-C (or equivalent)/CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination, Grades I – III which must include English Language, Mathematics and at least one of the following Science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Chemistry . This must be together with the Certificate in Refraction Techniques, obtained through the 12 months programme offered by Caribbean Council for the Blind/Eye Care Guyana in affiliation with the School of Professional Development of the University of Guyana. The certificate must have been obtained with a minimum of Pass with Credit; or C average AND a minimum of 2 years’ experience served as a Refraction Technician. They must also write the UG Entrance Examination (UGEE).
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Holders of the Associate of Science Degree in Optometry can be admitted to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Optometry in the 3rd year of the programme.
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First or Second year in BSc. in Biology, Chemistry or Physics with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or equivalent, from a recognized Tertiary Level Institution.
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Passes in One Unit in any 2 of the following (Grade III, Grade C or above) of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics and one (1) other subject at CAPE or GCE A-Level.
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Any other relevant qualification deemed equivalent by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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Mature students (21 years and over) will be considered for admission to the programme provided that they have three (3) subjects at the GCE/CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination Grades A - C or I to III (or equivalent) which must include English language, one of the following Science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Chemistry and Mathematics and three (3) years continuous relevant experience. They must also write the UG Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $559,020 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $559,020 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $559,020 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $559,020 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BSO1106 General Human Anatomy and Physiology Online 4
BSO1107 Clinical Techniques Theory Online 4
BSO1108 Community Optometry I Online 2
DMT2106 Medical Biochemistry Online 4
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
HSC1104 Basic Microbiology Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BSO1204 Clinical Optometry 1A Online 4
BSO1205 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology Online 4
BSO1206 Ophthalmic Optics 1A Hybrid (In Class/Online) 2
BSO1207 Introduction to Low Vision and Blindness Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
BSO1900 Clinical Attachment Hybrid (Online and In Class) 2

Total Cost: GYD $559,020 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BSO2102 Ocular Diseases I Online 4
BSO2103 Dispensing Optics 1A Online 2
BSO2107 Clinical Optometry 1B Online 4
BSO3105 Advanced Low Vision and Rehabilitation Online 4
HSC2102 National Health Systems Online 2
MED2106 Research Methodology & Biostatistics Online 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BSO2201 Dispensing Optics 1B Hybrid (Online and In Class) 2
BSO2202 Binocular Vision I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
BSO2203 Ophthalmic Optics 1B Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
BSO2204 General and Ocular Pharmacology Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
BSO2205 Ocular Diseases II Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
BSO2206 Clinical Optometry 2A Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
BSO2901 Clinical Attachment Hybrid (In Class/Online) 2
PHM2208 Pathophysiology Online 4

Total Cost: GYD $559,020 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BSO3101 Physiological Optics Online 4
BSO3108 Contact Lens 1A Online 2
BSO3109 Paediatric Optometry Online 4
BSO3110 Ophthalmic Optics 2 Online 3
BSO3111 Neurophysiology of Vision Online 3
BSO3112 Clinical Optometry 3A Online 3
BSO3113 Community Optometry 2 Online 2
HSC3103 Management for Health Professionals Online 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BSO3201 Binocular Vision II Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
BSO3202 Physical and Geometric Optics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
BSO3203 Contact Lens 1B Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
BSO3205 Occupational Optometry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 2
BSO3901 Clinical Attachment Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CMS3200 Ethics and Law for Healthcare Professionals Online 3 This course replaces HSC3201 with effect from academic year 2022/2023.
HSC3201 Legal and Ethical Issues / Psychology Not Specified 3
HSC3209 Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS Online 3

Total Cost: GYD $559,020 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BSO4105 Clinical Externship/Internship Hybrid (In Class/Online) 10
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BSO4204 Research Project Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
BSO4205 Clinical Externship/Internship Hybrid (In Class/Online) 10

Total Cost: GYD $559,020 | USD $5,711