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BS Optometry

BS Optometry (BS OPT)

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.


Admission Requirements

BS Optometry (BS OPT)

Admission Criteria

·     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%


Admission Test Details

BS Optometry (BS OPT)

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