Doctor of Optometry — study plan

Qassim University College of Applied Medical Sciences

Credit hours: 185
Levels: 10
Courses: 59
Degree: bachelor

The Doctor of Optometry study plan at Qassim University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 185 credit hours across 59 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

First Level 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PSYCH101	Thinking Skills and Learning Styles	2
STAT100	Statistics	2
PHYS110	Physics (1)	2
CSC105	Computer Skills	4
ENG 0011	Preparatory English (1)	8

Second Level 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BHS111	Human Biology	4
ESP101	English for Health Practitioners	2
MDL111	Introduction to Biochemistry	3
PHS115	Medical Ethics	2
MEDU111	Communication Skills and Health Professional Education	2
ENG 0012	Preparatory English (2)	5

Third Level 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC 101	Introduction to Islamic Culture	2
ANAT212	Fundamentals of Anatomy	3
PHSL215	Fundamentals of Physiology	3
CHEM225	Chemistry for Health Sciences	2
OPTM241	Engineering Optics	3

Fourth Level 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC 102	Islam and Community Building	2
ARAB101	Language Skills	2
HLTH222	Emergency Care	2
OPTM231	Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye	4
OPTM251	Neuroscience	2
OPTM232	Introduction to Optics	2
OPTM242	Physical Optics	2
PSYCH225	Introduction to Psychology	2

Fifth Level 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARAB103	Arab Liberation	2
IC 103	Economic System in Islam	2
MDL 352	General Pathology	3
OPTM332	Biochemistry of the Eye	2
OPTM342	Theoretical Optics	2
OPTM352	The Science of Vision (1)	2
OPTM361	Optics (1)	4

Sixth Level 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC 104	Foundations of the Political System in Islam	2
PHG333	General Pharmacology	2
OPTM344	Ophthalmic Optics and Prescription Implementation	3
OPTM353	The Science of Vision (2)	2
OPTM362	Optics (2)	4
OPTM371	Eye Diseases (1)	3
OPTM381	Clinical Methods (1)	3

Seventh Level 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
OPTM454	Binocular Vision	2
OPTM472	Ophthalmic Pharmacology (1)	2
OPTM473	Eye Diseases (2)	3
OPTM482	Clinical Methods (2)	3
OPTM491	Cornea and Contact Lenses (1)	3
HLTH421	Biostatistics	2
OPTM463	Optics (3)	4

Eighth Level 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
OPTM464	Pediatric Optometry	3
OPTM474	Ophthalmic Pharmacology (2)	2
OPTM477	Eye Diseases (3)	3
OPTM492	Cornea and Contact Lenses (2)	3
OPTM493	Rehabilitation of Severe Visual Impairment	3

Ninth Level 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
OPTM445	Advanced Prescription Execution	2
OPTM466	Occupational and Environmental Optometry	3
OPTM488	Optometry Clinic (1)	4
OPTM494	Specialty Contact Lenses	3
OPTM465	Integrated Optics	2

Tenth Level 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
OPTM485	Applied Eye Therapy	2
OPTM489	Optometry Clinic (2)	4
OPTM495	Advanced Topics in Optics	3
OPTM469	Graduation Project	4

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Doctor of Optometry

How many credit hours is Doctor of Optometry at Qassim University?

Doctor of Optometry at Qassim University requires completing 185 credit hours to graduate, spread across 59 courses.

How many years is Doctor of Optometry at Qassim University?

The study plan for Doctor of Optometry spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Doctor of Optometry award?

Doctor of Optometry at Qassim University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 185 credit hours.