This programme is based on studies of natural sciences, biology, medicine and basic principles of primary eye care service. Bachelor programme is the first step in professional optometrist education scheme in Latvia. The program offers extensive profile studies of natural sciences including organic chemistry, biology, calculus, physics for natural sciences, optics, basics of human anatomy, general physiology, ophthalmic optics, microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology of the eye, physiology of vision, optometric instruments, refractive defects, binocular vision and other.

The topic of the Bachelor thesis should be carefully chosen; supervisor’s assistance for further research. Students will be able to continue education in Master degree programme.

Study period and time of classes
The part-time programme covers 4 academic years. Classes are on Saturdays from 8.30am till 5pm.

Career opportunities
This programme prepares competitive graduates for Latvian and European labor markets.

Admission requirements
1. General secondary education diploma is required to be admitted for studies at the University of Latvia;
2. English language knowledge, which must be proved with a grade recorded in the secondary education graduation transcript (the grade can be replaced with one of the international language tests);
3. Satisfactory grades in Mathematics.

Enrollment criteria (for students competing for the state-financed study place)
1. The grade in Mathematics (60%)
2. Grade point average (20%);
3. A certificate of the Latvian language (20%).
Please note! Only EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term resident status holders can compete for a state-financed study place.

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Contact person for more information

Director and Coordinator of the Programme             
Prof. Ivars Lācis
E-mail: ivars.lacis@lu.lv
Phone: +371 67261068
Faculty of Physics and Mathematics
8 Ķengaraga Street, Riga