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University of Latvia Bachelor in Optometry
University of Latvia

Bachelor in Optometry

Riga, Latvia

3 up to 4 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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Sep 2025

EUR 6,000 / per year

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Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor in Optometry offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills in eye care. The program covers topics such as vision science, ocular diseases, and patient assessment techniques. Students will engage in hands-on training to prepare for real-world applications in optometry.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as optometrists, working in private practices, hospitals, or clinics. Other opportunities include roles in research, education, and public health sectors. The degree may also lead to further specialization or advanced studies in related fields.

Introduction

  • Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry.
  • Awards: Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Optometry.
  • Amount of credits: 120 credit points or 180 ECTS.
  • Accreditation: the programme is accredited (to be revised in 2022).
  • Duration of studies: full-time (3 years), part-time* (4 years).

*Part-time studies available only for EU/EEA citizens.

Programme overview

This programme is based on studies of natural sciences, biology, medicine and basic principles of primary eye care service. Bachelor's programme is the first step in the professional optometrist education scheme in Latvia. The program offers extensive profile studies of natural sciences including organic chemistry, biology, calculus, physics for natural sciences, optics, basics of human anatomy, general physiology, ophthalmic optics, microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology of the eye, physiology of vision, optometric instruments, refractive defects, binocular vision and other.

Living in Latvia

Latvia is a member state of the European Union and Schengen area. Its capital, Riga is the metropolis of the Baltic region. Riga is listed among the world’s best student cities. It is a safe city. Life in Latvia is not expensive compared with Western European countries. Latvia offers affordable education. You can find more information in the practical handbook for international students.

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