Department of

OPTOMETRY & VISION SCIENCES

Menu Close
Apply Now

FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of Science in Vision sciences

Department

Vision Sciences

Level

Undergraduate

Semesters

08

Credit

140

INTRODUCTION

The BS Vision Sciences program is a comprehensive undergraduate degree designed to prepare students for professional practice in optometry and eye care. It integrates foundational knowledge of basic sciences with specialized training in ocular anatomy, physiology, optics, and visual systems. Students develop clinical competencies in vision assessment, diagnosis, and management of common eye disorders, along with skills in refraction, binocular vision, and primary eye care. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, ethical standards, and patient-centered care. Through clinical rotations and hands-on training, graduates are equipped to work in hospitals, clinics, and optical settings, or pursue advanced studies in optometry, orthoptics, and related vision sciences fields.

Program Duration: 4 Year
Timing: Morning (Monday-Friday)
Location: 6.7 Km Japan Road, Sihala, Islamabad.
Recognized By: Higher Education Commission

Entry Requirements:

  • F.Sc. (Pre-medical) with minimum 50% marks.
  • A Levels, 2 years Diploma in relevant field or Equivalent qualifications from any foreign educational systems with IBCC Equivalency Certificate having minimum 50% marks.

Entry Test: Entry test with minimum 50% marks.

ROAD MAP SPRING 2026

Semester 1

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6206

Human Anatomy & Histology

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6207

General Physiology

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6120

Biochemistry and Genetics

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6601

Primary Eye Care

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6101

Functional English

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6115

Understanding of Holy Quran-I/Critical Reading and Writing-I

1(0+1)

N/A

BVS-6114

Pakistan Studies

2(2+0)

N/A

Total

17(13+4)

 

Semester 2

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6203

General Pathology

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6602

Clinical Medicine

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6104

Behavioral Sciences

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6111

Introduction to Computers

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6102

Communication Skills

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6109

Mathematics for Optometry

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6106

Seerat-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him)

0(0+0)

N/A

BVS-6116

Understanding of Holy Quran-II/Ccritical Reading and Writing-II

1(0+1)

N/A

BVS-6105

Islamic Studies/Ethics

2(2+0)

N/A

Total

18(16+2)

 

Semester 3

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6112

Entrepreneurship

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6103

Technical Writing & Presentation Skills

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6107

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6205

Medical Ethics

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6110

Applied Statistics for Optometrists

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6204

Introduction to Microbiology

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6108

Public Health Optometry

2(2+0)

N/A

Total

17(17+0)

 

Semester 4

 

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6510

Ocular Anatomy

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6301

Screening Observations

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6511

Ocular Physiology

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6502

Ocular Disease-I

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6603

Ophthalmic Nursing

2(1+1)

N/A

BVS-6503

Geometrical and Physical Optics

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6501

Fundamental of Surgery

2(2+0)

N/A

Total

18(17+1)

 

Semester 5

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6505

Physiological and Visual Optics

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6604

Ocular Pharmacology

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6506

Optometric Procedures-I

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6504

Ocular Disease-II

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6401

Refraction

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6403

Ophthalmic Dispensing

3(2+1)

N/A

Total

17(14+3)

 

Semester 6

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6404

Low Vision Rehabilitation and Geriatrics

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6408

Strabismus

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6606

Neuro-Ophthalmology

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6507

Optometric Procedures-II

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6508

Advance Refraction and Visual Function

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6302

Clinical Practice-I

3(0+3)

N/A

Total

18(11+7)

 

Semester 7

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6409

BSV and Orthoptic Techniques

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6407

Contact Lens

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6509

Pediatric Optometry

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6512

Research Methodology

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6303

Clinical Problem Solving

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6304

Clinical Practice-II

3(0+3)

N/A

BVS-6606

Occupational Optometry and Preventive Ophthalmology

3(3+0)

N/A

Total

19(14+5)

 

Semester 8

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6306

Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Procedure

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6305

Clinical Rotation

4(0+4)

N/A

BVS-6701

Research Project

3(0+3)

N/A

BVS-6402

Vision Sciences

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6801

Internship

3(0+3)

N/A

Total

16(5+11)

 



ROAD MAP FALL 2025

Semester 1

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6206

Human Anatomy & Histology

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6207

General Physiology

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6120

Biochemistry and Genetics

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6601

Primary Eye Care

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6101

Functional English

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6115

Understanding of Holy Quran-I/Critical Reading and Writing-I

1(0+1)

N/A

BVS-6114

Pakistan Studies

2(2+0)

N/A

Total

17(13+4)

 

Semester 2

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6203

General Pathology

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6602

Clinical Medicine

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6104

Behavioral Sciences

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6111

Introduction to Computers

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6102

Communication Skills

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6109

Mathematics for Optometry

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6106

Seerat-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him)

0(0+0)

N/A

BVS-6116

Understanding of Holy Quran-II/Ccritical Reading and Writing-II

1(0+1)

N/A

BVS-6105

Islamic Studies/Ethics

2(2+0)

N/A

Total

18(16+2)

 

Semester 3

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6112

Entrepreneurship

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6103

Technical Writing & Presentation Skills

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6107

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6205

Medical Ethics

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6110

Applied Statistics for Optometrists

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6204

Introduction to Microbiology

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6108

Public Health Optometry

2(2+0)

N/A

Total

17(17+0)

 

Semester 4

 

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6510

Ocular Anatomy

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6301

Screening Observations

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6511

Ocular Physiology

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6502

Ocular Disease-I

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6603

Ophthalmic Nursing

2(1+1)

N/A

BVS-6503

Geometrical and Physical Optics

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6501

Fundamental of Surgery

2(2+0)

N/A

Total

18(17+1)

 

Semester 5

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6505

Physiological and Visual Optics

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6604

Ocular Pharmacology

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6506

Optometric Procedures-I

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6504

Ocular Disease-II

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6401

Refraction

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6403

Ophthalmic Dispensing

3(2+1)

N/A

Total

17(14+3)

 

Semester 6

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6404

Low Vision Rehabilitation and Geriatrics

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6408

Strabismus

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6606

Neuro-Ophthalmology

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6507

Optometric Procedures-II

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6508

Advance Refraction and Visual Function

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6302

Clinical Practice-I

3(0+3)

N/A

Total

18(11+7)

 

Semester 7

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6409

BSV and Orthoptic Techniques

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6407

Contact Lens

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6509

Pediatric Optometry

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6512

Research Methodology

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6303

Clinical Problem Solving

2(2+0)

N/A

BVS-6304

Clinical Practice-II

3(0+3)

N/A

BVS-6606

Occupational Optometry and Preventive Ophthalmology

3(3+0)

N/A

Total

19(14+5)

 

Semester 8

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Pre-Req. Course Code

BVS-6306

Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Procedure

3(3+0)

N/A

BVS-6305

Clinical Rotation

4(0+4)

N/A

BVS-6701

Research Project

3(0+3)

N/A

BVS-6402

Vision Sciences

3(2+1)

N/A

BVS-6801

Internship

3(0+3)

N/A

Total

16(5+11)

 

CAREER PROSPECTUS

At the end of BVS 4 year’s program, student should have basic knowledge and skills required to work as an Optometrist and are supposed to have the following performance capabilities: Able to differentiate / detect normal and abnormal eyes, Able to take history of the patient with refractive errors, Able to examine the anterior segment of the eye, Able to perform objective / subjective refraction and prescribe eye glasses, Able to perform screening for refractive errors, Able to carry out basic optometric procedures, Able to have basic knowledge about various diagnostic optometric procedures, Able to Educate patients regarding eye care, Able to carry out basic contact lens fitting, low vision & orthoptics assessment, Able to initiate research in the area of optometry.

APPLY NOW

Whether you’re just starting your college career, transferring from another school, or pursuing graduate opportunities, IIUI gives you the tools you need to transform your world — and shape your future.

VISION & MISSION

  • Guided by the mission of IBADAT INERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, to produce professionals outfitted with highest standards in creativity, transfer and application of knowledge dissemination to address issues of our time “our department’s vision is to be recognized for high-quality educational programs and research through focused activities and excellence of its faculty, staff, graduates and facilities. We will achieve this vision through fostering the education of students and by contributing to the base of optometry and orthoptics research.

  • The educational missions of the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences are to educate and train optometrists to serve the needs of the health care populations, but also educate and train qualified teachers and researchers in optometry and vision sciences; to provide post-doctoral education in advanced clinical areas (residencies), and to provide training for practitioners in new developments and the medical sciences. The research mission is to add to the body of knowledge identified as vision science and to its effective application. The service missions are to provide counsel and support to the profession in its quest to improve optometric services; to help provide appropriate health education to the public; to help extend care to those segments of society which are underserved, and to provide advice and counsel to the international optometric sector. (DOVS, IIUI).

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. Demonstrate Scientific Knowledge
    Apply fundamental knowledge of anatomy, physiology, optics, and ocular sciences to understand normal and abnormal visual function.
  2. Clinical Competence
    Perform comprehensive eye examinations, including visual acuity assessment, refraction, binocular vision evaluation, and basic diagnostic procedures.
  3. Diagnosis and Management
    Identify, analyze, and manage common ocular conditions and visual disorders, and refer appropriately when required.
  4. Use of Diagnostic Technology
    Effectively utilize ophthalmic instruments such as slit lamp, ophthalmoscope, and tonometer in clinical practice.
  5. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
    Integrate clinical findings to make informed decisions and solve patient-related visual problems.
  6. Communication Skills
    Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals using appropriate clinical and professional language.
  7. Professionalism and Ethics
    Demonstrate ethical practice, professionalism, and adherence to healthcare standards in patient care.
  8. Research and Evidence-Based Practice
    Interpret scientific literature and apply evidence-based approaches in clinical decision-making.
  9. Community Eye Care
    Participate in vision screening programs and promote awareness of eye health in the community.
  10. Lifelong Learning
    Engage in continuous professional development and adapt to advancements in vision sciences and eye care technologies.
Scroll to Top