Bachelor of Optometry
On campus learning,
Full Time, Part Time,
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying Bachelor of Optometry at Latvia University in Latvia:
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.
Necessary information:
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
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.
Curriculum:
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
- Civil protection
- Physics for Optometrists
- Visual Optics
- Optical Appliances
- Diseases and pathologies of the eye
- …
Career opportunity:
This programme prepares competitive graduates for Latvian and European labor markets.
Application Requirements:
applicants must have:
- General secondary high school diploma
- Grade in Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or Biology must be no less than 6 in a 10 point
- As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview
English language requirements:
International applicants who wish to enter this university and study at different levels in English must prove that they have enough English language proficiency to study at this university.
| Language certificate | Overall score (bachelor) |
| TOEFL IBT | 72 |
| TOEFL Essential | 8 |
| IELTS | 5.5 |
| CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) | C2 |
| CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) | C1 Advanced |
| FCE (First Certificate in English) | B2 First: at least level B |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) General | B2 |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic | 51 |
| ESOL | B2 |
If the applicants did not pass English language tests, they can take the online English test of this university and pay 40.00 EUR. Overall, it is critical to know that applicants with previous international education in the English language (like secondary or high school) do not need to present an English language certificate.
Deadlines and intakes:
Autumn Intake (application start: 19 Oct 2022; studies start in Sept 2023)
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (EUR)
4950
Application Fee
141
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
75
accommodation
International and local students can apply for accommodation and choose from the accommodation options which the university offers them. For example, the “PRIMA” MAZĀ LUBĀNAS IELA 6, Riga, LV-1019 (nine floors, shared living room, shared bathroom, and other necessary living facilities) or “Reznas” MAZĀ LUBĀNAS IELA 11, Riga, LV-1019 (five floors, tenant, shared shower and kitchen). Furthermore, all these accommodation options are less than 20 minutes away from the university campus with well-developed public transportation systems, pay attention that international students must apply for accommodation only after acceptance in their chosen field of education.
After Graduation
Most of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs at this university are full-time. Therefore, the students will not have enough free time to apply for part-time jobs in this country. Furthermore, we recommend you focus on your studies at this university and achieve the best results. Then, you can apply for the best job position in this country or the global job market with direct help from the university and its partners. On the other hand, if international students want to apply for a part-time job and study part-time in this country, they must refer to their passports to see whether they are allowed to work while studying or not.