BOOT (Bachelor of Optometry and Ophthalmic Technology)
The scope of Optometry includes the detection of common eye diseases, the management of binocular vision problems such as squints and lazy eyes and the prescription of spectacles and contact lenses. The Bachelor degree in Optometry is a programme that aims to produce professionally competent optometrists serving as primary eye care health practitioners. NIMS University is one for the few premium institutions in India that offers a Bachelor degree in Optometry and Ophthalmic.
| Program Code | BOOT | lateral entry | BOOT(LE) | |
| Duration Min. Duration | 4 Years | 3 Years | ||
| Max. Duration | 6 Years | 4 Years | ||
| Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 with PCB/PCM | DOOT |
Tuition Fees per annum 30,000/-
Lateral Entry Fees 5,000/-
YEAR I
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Theory/Practical |
Continuous Assessment (Internals) |
Credits |
| ENG14101 | Communication For Professionals |
70 |
30 |
5 |
| ANT14101 | Anatomy & Physiology |
70 |
30 |
5 |
| MBL14105 | Basic Biochemistry, Pathology & Microbiology |
70 |
30 |
6 |
| OPH14101 | Ocular Anatomy & Physiology |
70 |
30 |
6 |
| OPH14102 | Ocular Pharmacology |
70 |
30 |
6 |
| ANT14101P | Anatomy & Physiology |
35 |
15 |
1 |
| MBL14105P | Basic Biochemistry, Pathology & Microbiology |
35 |
15 |
1 |
| OPH14101P | Ocular Anatomy & Physiology |
35 |
15 |
1 |
| TRN14101 | Hospital Training-I |
200 |
1 |
|
|
TOTAL |
32 |
YEAR II
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Theory/Practical |
Continuous Assessment (Internals) |
Credits |
|
CSC14207 |
Fundamentals of Computer Science |
70 |
30 |
5 |
|
OPT14201 |
Physical & Geometric Optics |
70 |
30 |
5 |
|
OPH14201 |
Ocular Disease |
70 |
30 |
6 |
|
OPH14202 |
Dispensing Optics |
70 |
30 |
6 |
|
HHM14202 |
Hospital Procedure |
70 |
30 |
6 |
|
OPT14201P |
Physical & Geometric Optics |
35 |
15 |
1 |
|
OPH14201P |
Ocular Disease |
35 |
15 |
1 |
|
OPH14202P |
Dispensing Optics |
35 |
15 |
1 |
|
TRN14201 |
Hospital Training-II |
200 |
1 |
|
|
TOTAL |
32 |
YEAR III
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Theory/Practical |
Continuous Assessment (Internals) |
Credits |
|
OPH14301 |
Visual Optics |
70 |
30 |
5 |
|
OPH14302 |
Orthoptics |
70 |
30 |
5 |
|
OPH14303 |
Optometric Instruments & Clinical examinations of Visual System |
70 |
30 |
6 |
|
OPH14304 |
Contact Lens & Low Vision Aids |
70 |
30 |
6 |
|
OPH14305 |
Public Health & Community Ophthalmology |
70 |
30 |
6 |
|
OPH14301P |
Visual Optics |
35 |
15 |
1 |
|
OPH14303P |
Optometric Instruments & Clinical examinations of Visual System |
35 |
15 |
1 |
|
OPH14304P |
Contact Lens & Low Vision Aids |
35 |
15 |
1 |
|
TRN14301 |
Hospital Training-III |
200 |
1 |
|
|
TOTAL |
32 |
YEAR IV
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Theory/Practical |
Viva Voce |
Credits |
| CST14401 | Ophthalmic Case Studies |
100 |
50 |
6 |
| RPT14401 | Optometry Reflective Report |
100 |
50 |
6 |
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After the completion of BOOT, you will find a challenging career opportunities with Optician shops, eye doctors, and Contact Lens companies, Ophthalmic lens industry and hospital eye departments. A technician can work for eye testing, Contact lenses, squint exercises, etc. You can start your own eye clinic, Optical shop, lens manufacturing unit. You can also get job opportunities with Optician shops and hospitals in India and abroad.
Common job profiles of students after completing BOOT include:
Optometry Technicians, Ophthalmic Assistants and Ophthalmic Nurses.