Bachelor's degree in Optics and Optometry (2009)
Goals
Professions in the branch of healthcare related to optics and optometry are recognised by Act 44/2003, of 21 November, on Healthcare Professions (Official State Gazette (BOE) 22/11/2003).
The main aim of the Degree in Optics and Optometry is to train students so that they acquire the competencies required to exercise as opticians or optometrists, as provided for in the legislation in force.
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The curriculum consists of 240 ECTS credits (1 credit = 25 hours of academic work, whether class hours, study time, group work, assessment work, etc.). It is made up as follows:
- 60 ECTS credits for basic subjects
- 120 ECTS credits for compulsory subjects
- 36 ECTS credits for optional subjects
- 24 ECTS credits for the final project
Of the 36 optional credits, at least 12 must be obtained by passing subjects from specialisation modules.
There are 3 specialisation modules:
- Visual Health and Advanced Optometry and Contactology
- Care and Management in Optics
- Applied Optics
Students may also obtain up to 18 ECTS credits by going on work placement.
Curricular areas
The assessment regulations for curricular areas can be found in the section on the specific academic regulations for these subjects in the curricular structure currently in force.
Other
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