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Best Optometry (Lateral Entry) College in Punjab, India

Undoubtedly, Chandigarh University's University Institute of Allied Health Sciences (UIAHS) offers an in-depth revolutionary B.Sc Optometry (LEET) course program packed with theoretical & practical understanding. Along with this UIAHS is furnished with first-rate teaching faculty that sharpens all the skills of the students required to turn them into competent optometrists. On the flip side, Chandigarh University stands tall in terms of reputation, which help the students to get an upper hand to grab placement opportunities

About the Course

Bachelor of Optometry Lateral Entry – a “vision care science program” is an undergraduate degree program that provides direct admission in the second year to students with a diploma. The program prepares you for a profession that deals with the examination, diagnosis, management of diseases and disorders of the visual system. CU’s University Institute of Allied Health Sciences (UIAHS) offers a program that is aimed to develop multipurpose ophthalmic manpower at a paramedical level.

Message from Additional Director, UIAHS

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Himanshu Tripathi

Additional Director, UIAHS

Welcome to the University Institute of Allied Health Sciences at Chandigarh University. Through our Optometry program, we look forward to shaping future leaders who are not only academically proficient but also embody the values of empathy and compassion essential in this field. Our vision is to create an environment that nurtures creativity, innovation, and research, fostering globally competitive and innovative professionals to lead the healthcare sector. With experienced faculty members, state-of-the-art laboratories, and an emphasis on experiential learning, we ensure a holistic approach to your education and growth. As your journey begins here, remember that our leadership, faculty, and staff are committed to your success, and a world of opportunities awaits you in the field of Optometry."

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Academic Excellence

  • Industry Oriented Curriculum Comparable with World’s Top Universities
  • Flexible Choice Based Credit System (FCBCS)
  • Project Based & Experiential Learning
  • More Than 70 Open Electives To Pursue Inner Delight
  • Advanced Technologies & Integration For Premium Placements
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Scholarships

  • Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET)
  • Merit Based Scholarships For Academic Session
  • Scholarship Scheme For Wards Of Defence Personnel Armed Forces Educational Welfare Scheme (Afews)
  • Sports Based Scholarships/Freeships
  • Other Important Scholarship Schemes
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Chandigarh University Bachelor of Optometry - Lateral Entry
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Optometry (Lateral Entry)

Bachelor of Optometry - Lateral Entry
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Why Join Department of Optometry?

By choosing to study optometry at CU, you will be selecting an exclusive, research-based and application-focused program that will expose you to cutting edge technologies required in this thriving profession. Our courses teach the clinical exposure using the advanced technologies. Our programs are taught by expert faculties who bring their own expertise and unique field experience into the classroom.

  • Real-time Exposure via visits to optometry clinics
  • Mandatory Training in Hospital, Optical
  • Mentorship by Professionally Trained Faculty & Industry Experts via use of Latest Teaching Aids and Live Projects

What makes Department of
Optometry unique?

There is a high demand for optometrists and a growing need to care for an aging population. Additionally, optometry offers many different opportunities such as:

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The ability to participate in interdisciplinary care with other health care providers to treat patients holistically
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Opportunities to go into ocular research and explore new avenues for diagnoses, treatments, and cures for eye conditions and diseases
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The ability to pursue academia, helping to prepare and teach the next generations of optometrists
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Different specialties or areas of interest: pediatric eye care, geriatric eye care, low vision, contact lenses, vision rehabilitation, ocular disease, individuals with disabilities, and other special populations
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Variety of practice settings – cities, suburban areas, rural areas

Vision

To be a premier institution for imparting value-based education in optometry and vision science through innovation, interdisciplinary research, patient care, entrepreneurship, community eye health, and making a positive global impact as future leaders.

Mission

  • To establish state-of-the-art facilities for world-class optometry education, interdisciplinary research, and Entrepreneurship.
  • To collaborate with the health care sector involving community optometry and eye health programs to develop patient care and curriculum enrichment.
  • To promote multidisciplinary research-based activities to evolve new and innovative ideas in the field of optometry.
  • Designing a curriculum for Optometry that aligns with international standards, reflects the current needs of the industry and society, to fosters the development of creative thinking, critical analysis, and human and ethical values.
  • Attracting leading National and International corporates for academic as well as research collaborations to provide Optometry students with blended learning, corporate mentoring, professional grooming, and a healthy atmosphere based on co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, to ensure their academic and career success.
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Chandigarh University has Welcomed Students from more than 50 Countries

With more than 100+ Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral programs to choose from, CU is one of the highly preferred destinations for International Students.

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