Bachelor of Science in Optometry and Vision Sciences course; Requirements, duration, job opportunities and universities offering the course

Bachelor of Science in Optometry and Vision Sciences course is offered is one of the most marketable degree programme. The graduates of this programme are expected  to examine client’s eyes, prescribe optical aids in the form of spectacles, contact lenses among others. They get the underlying history of the client and then prescribe. Given that many people have various eye problems, graduates of this programme definately get instant employment.

Graduates in this course can get employment opportunities in the Health sector both in government and in private practice.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCES) COURSE

Here are the programme’s requirements as set by KUCCPS:

 

CLUSTER SUBJECT 1 BIO
CLUSTER SUBJECT 2 CHE
CLUSTER SUBJECT 3 MAT A / PHY
CLUSTER SUBJECT 4 ENG / KIS / PHY / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE / HSC / ARD / AGR / WW / MW / BC / PM / ECT / DRD / AVT / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / BST
NOTE: A subject may only be considered ONCE in this section

MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

SUBJECT 1 BIO C+
SUBJECT 2 CHE C+
SUBJECT 3 MAT A / PHY C+
SUBJECT 4 ENG / KIS C+

 

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INSTITUTIONS WHERE THE COURSE IS OFFERED

The Course is offered at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST).

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