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Bachelor of Optometry
Makerere University · Kampala
About this programme
A four-year programme training optometrists to assess vision, diagnose eye conditions and prescribe corrective lenses and treatment.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 13 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | bachelors |
| Institution | Makerere University |
| Faculty / school | College of Health Sciences |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Location | Kampala |
| Minimum points | 13 |
| Accreditation | NCHE-accredited |
| Funding / sponsorship | Higher Education Students Financing Secretariat (formerly HESFB): Uganda government loans covering tuition and functional fees (capped UGX 7.6M/year) for first-year students at accredited institutions, priority STEM and health — apply at ilmis.go.ug. |
Careers this programme leads to
Optometrist Eye Care Specialist Vision Therapist Ophthalmic Technician Optical Dispenser Low Vision Specialist Clinical Optometrist Community Eye Health Officer Contact Lens Specialist Optical Practice Manager
Source
Published by https://chs.mak.ac.ug/index.php/undergrad.
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