Bachelor of Optometry

As a part of the holistic healthcare offerings, our college has introduced a Bachelor of Optometry which prepares students to learn and practice as optometrists. Vision correction and knowledge of lenses is the basic platform of this course that can land a graduate lucrative career opportunities in the eye-care industry. 
Bachelor of Optometry deals with the study of eye care. It can be defined as the science behind eye equipment that is aimed at improving the vision of the human eye. It deals with the methods of eliminating barriers and disruption in the eye vision that people may be suffering from. 

Our Vision 

To foster a symbiotic beneficial relationship between the institute and society through developing social responsibility and relevance. 

Our Mission 

To uphold the highest ethical education standards by inculcating responsibility, responsiveness and with the utmost professionalism. 

Our Facilities

• Specialty optometry clinic
  • - Low Vision Clinic
  • - Binocular Vision Clinic
  • - Contact lens Clinic
• Regular free eye Checkup at Drishtidaan Vision Clinic (Timing: 3:50 PM - 4:50 PM) (Excluding College Holiday)

Bachelor of Optometry involves subject like 

• Basic biochemistry
• Geometrical optics
• Eye Anatomy and physiology
• Optics and refraction
• Pathology and microbiology
• Nutrition and eye
• Eye diseases and more

What is an optometrist?

• Optometry is an independent primary eye care profession.
• Optometrists are primary healthcare practitioners of the eye and the visual system who provides comprehensive eye and vision care which includes refraction and dispensing of optical aids, diagnosis and co-management of disease of the eye.

Where does an optometrist work?

• Private practice (Can start his/her own optical and dispensing unit)
• Corporate sector-Ophthalmic industries and companies (As lens consultant)
• Eye care hospitals and optical outlets (As an optometrist)
• Education sector (As an academician)
• Public health worker (As an optometrist)
• Scientific research (As a researcher in vision science areas)

What does an optometrist really do?

• Perform eye exams to check for vision problems.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses and low vision aids to correct vision problems optically.
• Diagnose and co-manage eye diseases along with an ophthalmologist.
• Provide both pre-operative and post-operative consultation and care.

Why optometry at BCRAPC?

• Dr. B. C. Roy Engineering college has a legacy of 22 years in imparting of high quality of education in Eastern India.
• Blended learning facility by combining digital learning tools with traditional classroom teaching.
• Top-notch experienced faculty from both academia and industry.
• Top hospital/eye clinic tie-up for skill developments right from beginning.
• High quality pre-clinical and clinical labs to ensure each student to be theoretically sound and clinically competent.
• Brilliant placement records with regular placement.
• Multicultural and inclusive learning environment.

With seminars, classroom discussions, lectures and group exercises we ensure quality learning. The course is offered for a span of 4 years that encompasses several intensive practical classes to render quality training and hands-on learning. The Bachelor of Optometry course details are taught elaborately to help our students have in-depth knowledge and to make robust enough to overcome every real-work situations and challenges. 

We also offer courses like BBA  (Supply Chain Management) with elaborate classes that help you be a competent supply chain manager. 

Our Bachelor of Optometry course intends to  

• Develop an understanding of the domain
• Increase analytical skills to evaluate clinical cases and be able to review suitable treatment plans 
• Increase the understanding of the method of accessing the optical anomalies 
• Help students practice referral skills and share patient care 
• Make students capable enough to render therapeutic communication and counselling effectively
• A graduate in Bachelor of Optometry course is expected to serve as a primary eye care practitioner and contribute to the success of this industry. 

You can also take a look at our other offering which includes professional courses like Bachelor of Business Administration and more. 

Eligibility

To seek admission in one of the best Bachelor of Optometry colleges in West Bengal like Dr. B. C. Roy Engineering Academy of Professional Courses, candidates should - 

• Have Passed / Appeared / due-to-appear in 2023 at the Higher Secondary Examination in General or Vocational Stream under the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or it's equivalent / Undergraduate program as prescribed from a recognized Board / University.
• Successful candidates once admitted in affiliated colleges or in the University, will have to undergo special pre-requisite audit bridge program, as decided by the university, if required. 
• Students having Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics as the subjects at 10+2 level will be preferred.

Once you cater to the above easy-to-meet eligibility criteria, you can apply for Bachelor of Optometry online or offline as per your convenience. Kindly check the fee structure mentioned on our website and make the necessary payments. Keep the transaction reference safe with you for future reference. For any admission or payment related query you can revert to us. 

The Bachelor of Optometry Course Structure

1st Year - 1st Sem

Theory

Practical

1st Year - 2nd Sem

Theory

Practical

2nd Year - 3rd Sem

Theory

Practical

2nd Year - 4th Sem

Theory

Practical

3rd Year - 5th Sem

Theory

Practical

3rd Year - 6th Sem

Theory

Practical

4th Year - 7th Sem

Practical 

4th Year - 8th Sem

Practical

Requirements for Honours degree – Additional 16 credits from MOOCS of the MOOCS basket