Overview

The Optometry program from Manipal Academy of Higher Education focuses on student-centered learning methods in providing basic to advanced levels of knowledge in all disciplines of optometry, facilitating practical and clinical exposure for skill training, and developing a key attitude for professional eyecare practice. The current program enables students to apply recent research to clinical practice, thus improving their competency as primary eye care professionals and making them lifelong learners by imbibing evidence-based practice in optometry.

Careers Prospectus

Graduates of this program can find placements in:

Academia
Tertiary eye care Hospitals
Optical and Contact lens industries
Private Practice
NGOS

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Programme Structure

Courses  include:

Evidence based practice
Ocular diseases - I
Visual Neuroscience
Optometry Clinical Skills - I
Advanced Contact Lens Studies
Ethics and Pedagogy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manipal, India

Disciplines

Optometry

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Indian category:

Qualifications: Bachelor in Optometry with a minimum of 3 years of course work and 1 year of internship done as full-time program from a recognized university;

Eligibility Requirements: Passing in Departmental entrance test and personal interview.

Foreign category:

Qualifications: Bachelor in Optometry with a minimum of 3 years of course work and 1 year of internship done as full-time program from a recognized university;

Eligibility Requirements: Minimum 80% or a cumulative grade point average of 8.0 and above in Bachelors of Optometry.

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Tuition Fees

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4650 USD / year

≈ 4650 USD / year

Additional Details

Can be paid in 2 batches

Batch 1: 4,750$ - 200$ refundable caution deposit included
Remaining batch: 3,350$ + 1,200$ other fees

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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