CONFERENCEDegree to be achieved: Bachelor of Health Sciences in Optometry
Duration of studies: Full-time (3 years), Part-time (4 years)
Type of studies: Full-time, Part-time
Amount of credits: 180 ECTS
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: Level 6
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level: Level 6
Language of instruction: English
Accreditation: the program is accredited until 02.02.2029..
Tuition fee
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and their family members; Long Term Resident EU - 6000 EUR per Year
Other сountry citizens - 6000 EUR per Year
The curriculum of the bachelor study programme "Optometry" is based on the content of the European Diploma in Optometry and in line with the basic knowledge and skills requirements of the optometric profession standard in Latvia. Bachelor programme is the first step in professional optometrist education scheme in Latvia. The programme offers extensive profile studies of natural sciences including organic chemistry, biology, calculus, physics, medical courses including human anatomy and physiology, pathology, microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology of the eye, physiology of vision, specific courses in optometry – optics, geometrical optics, ophthalmic optics, optometric instruments, refractive defects, binocular vision and other. After graduation students can continue studies on master level.
Programme courses
More information about study programme and Study plan
Career opportunities
This programme prepares competitive graduates for Latvian and European labor markets.
ERASMUS+ exchange possibilities
UL full-time students, regardless of their citizenship, have the opportunity to apply for the ERASMUS + exchange program for studies or/and traineeship.
More information:
ERASMUS + study mobility
ERASMUS + traineeship moblity
Admission requirements
- General secondary high school diploma;
- English language proficiency.
- Grade in Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or Biology must be no less than 6 in a 10 point grading system.
- All grades must be passing (at least 4 in a 10 point grading system).
As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview.
Autumn Intake (application start: 19 Nov 2024; studies start in Sept 2025)
Full-time
Contact person for more information
Acting study programme director docent Ilze Ceple
ilze.ceple@lu.lv
The Faculty of Science and Technology
1 Jelgavas Street, Riga
Coordinator of the Programme
opto.metodike@lu.lv