The degree course in Optics and Optometry, initially opened according to the directives of law 509/99, follows its spirit with regards to a three-year degree of a highly professional nature which aims to prepare people who wish to enter the world of work. It therefore has a duration of only three years, that is, a master's degree in Optics and Optometry is not foreseen (nor are master's degrees activated in any of the universities where the three-year degree course in Optics and Optometry exists).
The organization of the course in our faculty is still based on mathematical and physical disciplines but equally favors both the more typically applied aspects and the fundamental formal ones.
The degree course in Optics Optometry in fact includes in the first part of the training path a series of courses aimed at providing not only a solid basic education in the mathematical-computer science disciplines (with 20 credits in total), in chemistry, in classical and modern physics, but also adequate training in subjects closely linked to optics and optometry, such as anatomy, histology and human and ocular physio-pathology, all necessary to allow the understanding of the subsequent highly professionalizing courses such as Physical Techniques for Optometry (with (26 credits) and Contact Lenses (which are allocated 16 credits). Particularly relevant is the presence of experimental activities even in courses that are not specifically laboratory-based and very qualifying is the internship activity at industries, health companies and research institutions in the optical/optometric sector, generally aimed at carrying out the final exam and which allows adequate professional preparation for the student, in view of possible employment opportunities in the field of optometry studies, large and small companies operating in optometry, in the USL, in the field of companies that manufacture the most diverse optical instruments related to the world of optometry and vision.
Within the degree course, research activities are conducted consisting in the screening of population groups and in the study of new materials and advanced instrumentation for optometric activities, in collaboration with research institutions, other universities, local authorities.
Ongoing assessments are planned for the improvement of the quality indices relating to the progression of the students' careers, who will benefit from pre-entry courses and assistance from tutors throughout the entire training course.