Optometry

Degree to be achieved: Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Optometry
Duration of studies: Full-time (3 year), Part time (4 year)
Type of studies: Full-time, Part time
Amount of credits: 120 credit points or 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 - 4950 EUR per Year
Other сountry citizens - 4950 EUR per Year

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.

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

1. General secondary high school diploma;
2. English language proficiency.
3. Grade in Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or Biology must be no less than 6 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 Oct 2022; studies start in Sept 2023)

Full-time

Contact person for more information
Director of the Programme             
Prof. Gunta Krūmiņa
E-mail: Gunta.Krumina@lu.lv 
Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry
1 Jelgavas Street, Riga

Coordinator of the Programme
opto.metodike@lu.lv