CONFERENCEBachelor's study programme "Optometry"
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The Bachelor’s programme in Optometry isn’t just an excellent choice — it might be exactly right for you if:
You’re motivated by the opportunity to help people improve their quality of life. Because seeing better truly means living better. Wouldn’t you agree?
You enjoy variety. Understanding how the human visual system works requires knowledge and skills from multiple fields — physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, psychology, and more.
You want to build a strong foundation for a high-value profession. Yes, we’re talking about becoming an optometrist. Keep in mind that to qualify fully as an optometrist, you’ll also need to complete a Master’s degree — five years of study in total, and absolutely worth it.
Join us. Together, we are committed to advancing excellence in vision care.
If you want to see the impact of your work every single day, optometry is where your journey begins.
The academic content of the study programme mainly consists of natural science subjects and specially selected medical subjects pertaining to the human system of vision. The programme provides students with a scientific basis for their further professional activity in primary vision care, developing scientific analysis skills and the ability to independently solve problems related to patients' vision defects, as well as skills required for continuing scientific work.
Part A (mandatory part) of the study programme requires acquisition of study courses, which form:
foundations in natural sciences – physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics
foundations in medicine – human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, general pathology
specialization courses – physical, geometric and visual optics, eye anatomy and physiology, visual physiology, visual functional disorders, basics of visual diagnostics, optometric instruments, binocular vision.
Part B (limited elective part) of the study programme provides study courses that include social, medical and optometry subjects. The first specialization subject of the bachelor’s study programme “Optometry” is Introduction to Optometry, which starts in the first semester, while the others – with the 2nd semester.
After graduation, the graduates work as optometrists' assistants in optician’s shops and clinics, helping to make the necessary assessments and measurements of visual functions or training patients in the use and care of contact lenses. The skills acquired during the study practice also enable a graduate to become an optician or a consultant of visual ergonomics. If a graduate wants to become an optometrist, the studies must be continued in the professional master's study programme “Optometry”, which grants the status of a medical practitioner – optometrist.
You can find out about the admission requirements for the study program by switching to the Latvian version of the website.
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Alumni review
I will always remember my studies with warmth — and not only because of the academic experience itself. What stands out to me most is the human aspect. We often talk about modern technologies, well-equipped facilities, and comfortable learning spaces — and of course, those things matter. But what truly made an impression on me was the environment: a place where people genuinely support one another and where everyone is engaged and invested. The lecturers are not only world-class professionals who continuously develop and refine their expertise, but they also truly care about each student. It’s an environment that encourages growth, offers support, and helps you move forward. Whenever doubts, challenges, or obstacles arise, it’s the lecturers and fellow students who motivate you to keep going. And if you’re missing any prior knowledge, the first year of optometry studies gives you the opportunity to build that foundation. Optometry offers the chance to make a real difference in people’s quality of life — and that brings an incredible sense of fulfilment.
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