
As a part of the holistic healthcare offerings, our college has introduced a Bachelor of Optometry which prepares students to learn and practice as optometrists. Vision correction and knowledge of lenses is the basic platform of this course that can land a graduate lucrative career opportunities in the eye-care industry.
Bachelor of Optometry deals with the study of eye care. It can be defined as the science behind eye equipment that is aimed at improving the vision of the human eye. It deals with the methods of eliminating barriers and disruption in the eye vision that people may be suffering from.
BCREC-APC also offers other professional courses that cater to the requirements of the industry. Such courses may include Bachelor of Computer Application, the knowledge of which is required by various domain.
Bachelor of Optometry also prepares the students for preoperative and postoperative care that cataract patients may require. It also grooms the students to identify eye problems that are caused by systematic conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
You can also opt for B. Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology) to open doors of opportunities in the fields of lab technology.
Our Vision
To foster a symbiotic beneficial relationship between the institute and society through developing social responsibility and relevance.
Our Mission
To uphold the highest ethical education standards by inculcating responsibility, responsiveness and with the utmost professionalism.
You can also opt for other professional courses that broaden your career horizons such as BBA in Hospital Management.
Bachelor of Optometry involves subject like
- Basic biochemistry
- Geometrical optics
- Eye Anatomy and physiology
- Optics and refraction
- Pathology and microbiology
- Nutrition and eye
- Eye diseases and more
Candidates graduating with Bachelor of Optometry can opt for higher studies or can work as a
- Ophthalmologist
- Optics professor
- Optometrist
- Optician
With seminars, classroom discussions, lectures and group exercises we ensure quality learning. The course is offered for a span of 4 years that encompasses several intensive practical classes to render quality training and hands-on learning. The Bachelor of Optometry course details are taught elaborately to help our students have in-depth knowledge and to make robust enough to overcome every real-work situations and challenges.
We also offer courses like BBA (Supply Chain Management) with elaborate classes that help you be a competent supply chain manager.

Our Bachelor of Optometry course intends to
- Develop an understanding of the domain
- Increase analytical skills to evaluate clinical cases and be able to review suitable treatment plans
- Increase the understanding of the method of accessing the optical anomalies
- Help students practice referral skills and share patient care
- Make students capable enough to render therapeutic communication and counselling effectively
- A graduate in Bachelor of Optometry course is expected to serve as a primary eye care practitioner and contribute to the success of this industry.
You can also take a look at our other offering which includes professional courses like Bachelor of Business Administration and more.
Eligibility
To seek admission in one of the best Bachelor of Optometry colleges in West Bengal like Dr. B. C. Roy Engineering College Academy of Professional Courses, candidates should -
- Have Passed / Appeared / due-to-appear in 2021 at the Higher Secondary Examination in General or Vocational Stream under the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or it's equivalent / Undergraduate program as prescribed from a recognized Board / University.
- Successful candidates once admitted in affiliated colleges or in the University, will have to undergo special pre-requisite audit bridge program, as decided by the university, if required.
- Students having Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics as the subjects at 10+2 level will be preferred.
Once you cater to the above easy-to-meet eligibility criteria, you can apply for Bachelor of Optometry online or offline as per your convenience. Kindly check the fee structure mentioned on our website and make the necessary payments. Keep the transaction reference safe with you for future reference. For any admission or payment related query you can revert to us.
The Bachelor of Optometry Course Structure
1st Year - 1st Sem
Theory
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
1st |
1st |
BO - 101 |
Geometrical Optics (Optics I) |
3 |
|
|
BO - 102 |
Psychology (General) |
4 |
|
|
BO - 103 |
Anatomy (General) |
3 |
|
|
BO - 104 |
Basics of Biochemistry |
2 |
|
|
BO - 105 |
Professional Communication in English |
2 |
Practical
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
1st |
1st |
BO – 191 |
Geometrical Optics (Optics I) |
2 |
|
|
BO – 192 |
Physiology (General) |
2 |
|
|
BO – 193 |
Professional Communication in English |
2 |
1st Year - 2nd Sem
Theory
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
1st |
2nd |
BO - 201 |
Physical Optics (Optics-II) |
4 |
|
|
BO - 202 |
Ocular Physiology and Nutrition |
4 |
|
|
BO - 203 |
Anatomy (Ocular) |
3 |
|
|
BO - 204 |
Environment and Ecology |
2 |
|
|
BO - 205 |
Computer Fundamentals |
2 |
Practical
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
1st |
2nd |
BO – 291 |
Physical Optics (Optics-II) |
3 |
|
|
BO – 292 |
Computer Fundamentals |
2 |
2nd Year - 3rd Sem
Theory
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
2nd |
3rd |
BO - 301 |
Visual Optics |
3 |
|
|
BO - 302 |
Binocular Vision and Ocular Motility |
3 |
|
|
BO - 303 |
Medical Pathology and Microbiology (General and Ocular) |
3 |
|
|
BO - 304 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
|
|
BO - 305 |
Ophthalmic Instrumentation and procedure -I |
3 |
Practical
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
2nd |
3rd |
BO – 391 |
Medical Pathology and Microbiology (General and Ocular) |
2 |
|
|
BO – 392 |
Ophthalmic Instrumentation and procedure -I |
3 |
2nd Year - 4th Sem
Theory
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
2nd |
4th |
BO - 401 |
Introduction to Vision Science |
2 |
|
|
BO - 402 |
Ocular disease-I (Anterior Segment Disease) |
3 |
|
|
BO - 403 |
Clinical Refraction I |
3 |
|
|
BO - 404 |
Ophthalmic Lens and Dispensing Optics |
3 |
|
|
BO - 405 |
Ophthalmic Instrumentation and procedure -II |
3 |
Practical
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
2nd |
4th |
BO – 491 |
Clinical refraction I |
2 |
|
|
BO – 492 |
Ophthalmic Lens and Dispensing Optics |
2 |
|
|
BO – 493 |
Ophthalmic Instrumentation and procedure - II |
2 |
3rd Year - 5th Sem
Theory
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
3rd |
5th |
BO - 501 |
Low Vision Aids and Visual Rehabilitation |
3 |
|
|
BO - 502 |
Contact Lens |
3 |
|
|
BO - 503 |
Clinical Refraction -II |
3 |
|
|
BO - 504 |
Ocular Disease II (Posterior and Neuro eye disease) |
3 |
|
|
BO - 505 |
Public Health and Community Optometry |
2 |
Practical
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
3rd |
5th |
BO – 591 |
Low Vision Aids and Visual Rehabilitation |
2 |
|
|
BO – 592 |
Contact Lens |
2 |
|
|
BO – 593 |
Clinical Refraction -II |
2 |
3rd Year - 6th Sem
Theory
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
3rd |
6th |
BO - 601 |
Systematic Condition and the eye |
3 |
|
|
BO - 602 |
Fundamentals of Clinical Research Methods |
3 |
|
|
BO - 603 |
Specialized Contact Lens |
3 |
|
|
BO – 604 |
Professional Practice Management |
2 |
|
|
BO – 605 |
Applied Optometry and Orthoptics |
3 |
Practical
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
3rd |
6th |
BO – 693 |
Specialized Contact Lens |
3 |
|
|
BO – 695 |
Applied Optometry and Orthoptics |
3 |
4th Year - 7th Sem
Practical
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
4th |
7th |
BO – 781 |
Project Work |
20 |
4th Year - 8th Sem
Practical
Year |
Semester |
Paper code |
Paper |
Credits |
4th |
8th |
BO – 881 |
Internship |
10 |
|
|
BO – 882 |
Comprehensive Viva-Voice |
10 |
Total Credit : |
20+20 = 40 |
Requirements for Honours degree – Additional 16 credits from MOOCS of the MOOCS basket