BA/BS in Optometrija

This academic bachelor's programme at the University of Latvia trains students in optometry and the science of human vision. It is taught in Latvian as full-time, on-campus study at the Torņakalns site in Riga, runs for six semesters, carries 180 ECTS credits and leads to a bachelor's degree in health sciences, specialising in optometry. Because vision depends on several fields, students build knowledge and skills from physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry and psychology while learning how the human visual system works and how eyesight can be improved. The programme suits applicants who enjoy variety and want a solid base for a profession that helps people see better in everyday life. Qualifying as a practising optometrist requires continuing into a master's programme, which brings the total to five years of study. Places are offered both as state-funded budget places and as fee-paying places.