Eligibility and Selection Criteria
A candidate must have one of the following qualifications to be eligible for the admission in the BS-Optometry program.
- Intermediate (Premedical /Fsc with at least 50% marks)
- A-levels (Physics, Chemistry and Biology). Applicants have to provide an equivalence certificate issued by Inter-Board Committee of Chairman, Islamabad.
Degree Requirements
To qualify for the award of degree, a student must have:
• Completed all required courses as prescribed in the curriculum. A CGPA 2.0 or above
Highlights of BS Program:
1. Program Owner: | Dept. of Allied Health Sciences, HSA, Islamabad |
2. Degree title: | Bachelor of Science |
3. Total Credits: | 138 |
4. Duration: | 4 years (8 Semesters) |
- Mode of Delivery: Full-time, Face-to-face
- Benchmark: HEC Curriculum, Local and International Universities
- Number of courses per semester: 4-6
- Course load per semester as Credit hours
Admission Criteria
Pakistani nationals with Intermediate F.Sc (Pre-Medical) and at least 50% marks from recognized boards in Pakistan.
Open to candidates from other developing countries, with preference for WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) candidates.
Program outcomes:
Graduates will be equipped to provide comprehensive eye care, manage ocular diseases, and meet international standards set by the World Council of Optometry.
Continuous Improvement:
HSA will establish mechanisms for continuous evaluation and improvement, incorporating feedback from students, faculty, and industry partners.
Teaching Methods:
Interactive Lectures ,Group Activities, case studies, Live Demonstrations, Field Visits, Hands-on Clinical Training, Journal Club Presentations, Clinical Placements, online quizzes for student engagement.
