Master of Optometry at MCHP
ManipalDriving knowledge and excellence in Vision Care
The Master of Optometry (M.Optom) at Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), MAHE, is a two-year postgraduate program that builds expertise in advanced vision science and clinical optometry.
You gain practical training in ocular disease management, binocular and low vision care, and paediatric optometry, combining academic learning, hospital-based experience, and research to prepare for leadership in clinical, academic, and research domains.
You gain practical training in ocular disease management, binocular and low vision care, and paediatric optometry, combining academic learning, hospital-based experience, and research to prepare for leadership in clinical, academic, and research domains.
Program Details
- Outcomes
- Careers
Upon the completion of this program, you can:
Manage complex ocular and visual disorders independently in clinical settings.
Apply research-based methods in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Design and implement effective community-based vision screening or therapy programs.
Publish and present scientific work at professional conferences.
Program Eligibility
Qualification
You must successfully complete Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.)/ B.Sc. Optometry/ BS Optom/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques (Full-time, inclusive of 1-year internship) from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent.
You must have the required Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience.
You must appear for the Institutional Test (IT) and secure the required cutoff.
*Eligibility and admission process for Allied Health Sciences (AHS) postgraduate programs are subject to change as per the directions of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP).
