Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Optometry) [from 2020]
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- Passes in five (5) subjects at the CSEC/GCE (General Proficiency) Examination, Grade 1 to 111 (grade 111 from 1998) or A to C (or equivalent) which must include English Language, Mathematics and at least one of the following Science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Integrated Science.
- Passes in three (3) subjects at the CSEC/GCE (General Proficiency) Examination, Grade 1 – 111 or A – C (or equivalent) which must include English Language, Mathematics and at least one of the following Science subjects: Biology, Human and Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Integrated Science (Single Award). This must be together with the Certificate in Refraction Techniques, obtained through the 12 months programmes offered by the Caribbean Council for the Blind/Eye Care Guyana in affiliation with the School of Professional Development. 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. These applicants must also be successful at the University of Guyana Entrance Exam
- Mature students (21 years and over) will be considered for admission to the programme provided that they have three (3) subjects at the CSEC/GCE (General Proficiency) Examination. Grade 1 to 111 or A – C (or equivalent) which must include English Language, together with one of the following science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Integrated Science or Mathematics and three years continuous relevant experience. These applicants must also be successful at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Holders of the Associate Degree in Optometry can be admitted to the BSc Degree in Optometry in the 3rd year of the BSc Programme.
- (Any other qualification deemed relevant by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Passes 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSC1104 | Basic Microbiology | 3 | — |
| BSO1107 | Clinical Techniques Theory | 4 | — |
| BSO1108 | Community Optometry I | 2 | — |
| BSO1106 | General Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| DMT2106 | Medical Biochemistry | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSO1204 | Clinical Optometry 1A | 4 | — |
| BSO1900 | Clinical Attachment | 2 | — |
| BSO1207 | Introduction to Low Vision and Blindness | 3 | — |
| BSO1205 | Ocular Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | — |
| BSO1206 | Ophthalmic Optics 1A | 2 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSO3105 | Advanced Low Vision and Rehabilitation | 4 | — |
| BSO2107 | Clinical Optometry 1B | 4 | — |
| BSO2103 | Dispensing Optics 1A | 2 | — |
| HSC2102 | National Health Systems | 2 | — |
| BSO2102 | Ocular Diseases I | 4 | — |
| PHM2109 | Pathophysiology | 4 | This course replaces PHM2208 with effect from 2024/2025. |
| MED2106 | Research Methodology & Biostatistics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSO2202 | Binocular Vision I | 4 | — |
| BSO2901 | Clinical Attachment | 2 | — |
| BSO2206 | Clinical Optometry 2A | 4 | — |
| BSO2201 | Dispensing Optics 1B | 2 | — |
| BSO2204 | General and Ocular Pharmacology | 4 | — |
| BSO2205 | Ocular Diseases II | 4 | — |
| BSO2203 | Ophthalmic Optics 1B | 3 | — |
| PHM2208 | Pathophysiology | 4 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSO3112 | Clinical Optometry 3A | 3 | — |
| BSO3113 | Community Optometry 2 | 2 | — |
| BSO3108 | Contact Lens 1A | 2 | — |
| HSC3103 | Management for Health Professionals | 3 | — |
| BSO3111 | Neurophysiology of Vision | 3 | — |
| BSO3110 | Ophthalmic Optics 2 | 3 | — |
| BSO3109 | Paediatric Optometry | 4 | — |
| BSO3101 | Physiological Optics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSO3201 | Binocular Vision II | 4 | — |
| BSO3901 | Clinical Attachment | 3 | — |
| BSO3203 | Contact Lens 1B | 4 | — |
| CMS3200 | Ethics and Law for Healthcare Professionals | 3 | This course replaces HSC3201 with effect from academic year 2022/2023. |
| HSC3201 | Legal and Ethical Issues / Psychology | 3 | — |
| BSO3205 | Occupational Optometry | 2 | — |
| BSO3202 | Physical and Geometric Optics | 4 | — |
| HSC3209 | Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS | 3 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSO4105 | Clinical Externship/Internship | 10 | — |
Semester 2
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSO4205 | Clinical Externship/Internship | 10 | — |
| BSO4204 | Research Project | 4 | — |