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Diploma In Opticianry
About
This specialised programme is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and practical skills required to become skilled opticians. It covers key technical aspects of vision care, including the fitting, dispensing, and adjustment of ophthalmic glasses. Students also gain a foundational understanding of ocular health, eye anatomy, optical instruments, and the ethical and professional standards governing the field of opticianry.
Beyond technical expertise, the programme emphasizes essential communication skills, customer care, and business management, ensuring graduates are well-rounded professionals. This comprehensive training enables them to pursue careers in retail optical stores, eye care clinics, or even establish their own optical practices. Additionally, the programme offers a pathway for further academic and professional advancement, including the opportunity to pursue a degree in optometry.
Key facts
| Qualification | Diploma |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | February, May, September |
| Estimated cost per year (local) | B$ 15,725 |
| Estimated cost per year (foreign) | B$ 21,534 |
Subjects
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Other Sciences
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | B$ 15,725 | B$ 21,534 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | B$ 15,725 | B$ 21,534 |
| Estimated cost per year | B$ 5,241 | B$ 7,178 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any of these:
- SPM / O-level – Minimum three C’s in at least three of these subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- A certificate in Optical Technology in Science from any recognised institution with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Passed as a Fellow of British Dispensing Opticians (FBDO) from any recognised institution.
Curriculum
Year 1
- General Anatomy and Physiology
- Geometric Optics
- Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
- Optometric Instruments
- Physical Optics
Year 2
- Clinical Refraction
- Low Vision and Optical Aids
- Ophthalmic Lenses
- Ophthalmic Lenses Edging
- Ophthalmic Products Knowledge
- Refraction
- Refractive Error and Patient Management
- Visual Optics
Year 3
- Basic Ocular Diseases
- Biostatistics and Research Skills
- Business, Marketing and Ethics in Vision Care
- Clinical Posting
- Edging Practice
- Industrial Training
- Introduction to Contact Lenses
- Introduction to Binocular Vision