The Bachelor's Degree in Optics and Optometry is a strongly vocational three-year programme, designed for those wishing to enter the labour market quickly; there is no Master's degree in the discipline. Based on mathematical and physical disciplines, it gives equal weight to applied aspects and to formal foundations.
The first part provides a solid grounding in mathematical and computing disciplines (20 CFU), in chemistry and in classical and modern physics, together with subjects related to optics and optometry such as anatomy, histology and human and ocular physiopathology, needed to tackle the highly vocational courses in Physical Techniques for Optometry (26 CFU) and Contactology (16 CFU).
Experimental work is significant, including in non-laboratory courses, and the traineeship at companies, healthcare bodies and research centres in the optical-optometric sector — normally leading to the final examination — is highly valuable. Career opportunities include optometry practices, sector companies, local health authorities and manufacturers of optical instruments.
The programme carries out research (population screening, study of new materials and instrumentation) in collaboration with research bodies, universities and local authorities. Preparatory pre-courses, tutoring throughout the programme and in-progress assessments are provided.