Overview

The Optometry and Visual Science programme from University of South-Eastern Norway is designed with an optometrist’s existing and expected challenges in eye and visual health in mind. There will be a requirement for optometrists with special competencies in diagnosing and management of visual problems in children.

This is what you will learn

You will learn specialist contact lens fitting and further develop skills and competency within clinical optometric practice.

Each specialization consists of three subject courses of 15 ECTS credits. The specialization in orthoptics and paediatric optometry consists of Orthoptics and paediatric optometry part 1, Orthoptics and paediatric optometry part 2 and Vision training.

Programme Structure

Two alternative specializations

Industry Master. Work 50% in a relevant company and at the same time study 50%.

Standard Programme. Study part time over eight semesters. If you want to study full time you can make an arrangement with your faculty after you have been accepted to the programme.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Kongsberg, Norway

Disciplines

Optometry

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

The minimum requirement for admission to the MSc programme is an average grade of C or better.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

BSc in optometry or equivalent, basic competency in contact lens fitting and competency in the use of diagnostic drugs equivalent to the requirements for authorization of optometrists in Norway.

Applicants with educational background from Norway must have authorization to practice optometry in Norway.

The minimum requirement for admission to the MSc programme is an average grade of C or better.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Public funding secures free education for both Norwegian and international students. Semester fee: NOK 929.

Living costs

Kongsberg

Norway

7000 - 10000 NOK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

This is what you will learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Kongsberg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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