4 Years Bachelor Program
‘“Become an Expert behind Healthy Vision”
The BS-OPT program is a bachelor's degree program in Optometry, offering comprehensive knowledge of ocular health, clinical skills, diagnostic techniques, and vision therapy, adhering to international standards. Optometry professionals are key providers of primary eye care services, specializing in vision assessment, eye health management, and prescription of corrective lenses. They work in hospitals, eye clinics, optical centers, and community health programs to promote visual wellness and prevent vision impairments.
Program Goals
The BS Optometry program aims to:
1. Produce competent and ethical optometrists with strong clinical skills
2. Provide a solid foundation in visual sciences, optics, and eye care
3. Train graduates to diagnose, manage, and prevent visual disorders
4. Promote evidence-based practice and critical clinical decision-making
5. Prepare students for community eye health services and prevention of avoidable blindness
6. Enable graduates to pursue professional practice, higher education, and research
Program Objectives
The graduates will be able:
1. To demonstrate clinical competence in vision assessment and eye care.
2. To communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare providers.
3. To integrate research and evidence-based practices into optometric care.
4. To promote preventive eye care and community awareness.
5. To uphold ethical practices and assume leadership roles in the field of optometry.
6. To address the impact of social, economic, and cultural factors on eye care services.
· FSc (Pre Medical) or recognized equivalent qualification with a minimum of 50% marks
Age less than 24 years
Assessment Criteria
Midterm/Sessional Exam in 9th weeks
Final Term/Terminal Exam in 18th weeks
| Assessment of subjects with VIVA | % | |
|---|---|---|
| a) | Assignments | 10% |
| b) | Sessional Exam | 30% |
| c) | Final Exam | 40% |
| d) | Viva/Practical/OSPE/OSCE | 20% |
| Assessment of subject without VIVA: | ||
| a) | Assignments | 10% |
| b) | Sessional Exam | 40% |
| c) | Final Exam | 50% |
| Supervised Clinical Practice | ||
| Case Evaluation & Treatment | 70% | |
| VIVA | 20% | |
| Log book | 10% | |
| Research Project | ||
| Supervisor | 40% | |
| Synopsis | 30% | |
| Thesis Defense | 30% | |
| Passing criteria Cumulative | 50% | |
Entry Test will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based containing 50 MCQs of Total 50 Marks. There will be no Negative Marking and applicants will be given a time period of 1 hour to answer 50 MCQs. Following are the Detailed Division of Total
MCQs
• Biology: 15
• Physics: 15
• Chemistry: 15
• General Knowledge/English: 05
The final Selection is strictly based on Merit as per of following selection Criteria:
• F. Sc Marks 40%
• Matric 10%
• Entry Test 50%
Reference Books
Applicants are advised to use Text Books of F.Sc for the Purpose of preparation for entry test.
Sample MCQs:
Following are some Sample MCQs for Entry Test Exam.
BIOLOGY
1. Which bacteria can rarely have flagella
A. Spirilla
B. Diplobaccili
C. Cocci
D. Vibrio
2. Which of the following is not endotherm
A. Bird
B. Flying insect
C. Amphibian
D. Mammals
PHYSICS
1. A stone thrown from the top of a tall building follows a path that is:
A. Circular
B. Hyperbolic
C. Straight line
D. Parabolic
2. Strain can be measured in:
A. N/m2
B. N•m2
C. N/m
D. None of theses its unit less
CHEMISTRY
1. Units of gas constant R in SI system is:
A. 0.0821 dm3 atm k–1 mol–1
B. 82.1 cm3 atm k–1
C. 8.31 Nm k–1 mol–1
D. 1.987 cal k–1 mol–1
2. Boiling point is low for liquid with
A. High vapour pressure at given temperature
B. Low vapour pressure at a given temperature
C. Very high vapour pressure
D. Very low vapour pressure
ENGLISH
1. Choose the correct synonym of Acquiesce
A. Dissent
B. Assent
C. Oppose
D. Disagree
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
1. Pakistan’s national animal is
A. Lion
B. Markhore
C. Rabbit
D. None of these