Many opticians are trained optometrists. Training Optometrist is about man's eyes and vision. You learn to make inquiries of the eye, making synprøver and guide customers. In the program, you must go through a series of courses where you learn about both the methods that are being used in practice, but also the theoretical. There are lessons in particular low vision lenses, contact lenses and spectacle lenses. Additionally, there are lessons in visual science where you learn about the system behind the visual structure. The program is divided into 7 semesters, and in its sole discretion internship in the process.

The two practice periods are periods of 6 months and 12 months. You will be a paid internship at an optician's business in the periods in question. All placements must be approved. You can also choose to get an internship in Norway or Sweden.

To be allowed to work as an optometrist, you must have a permit from the National Board of Health. This authorization is the customer's assurance that it is not a cheat, he or she sits opposite when they sit in the chair of the optometrist and have taken an eye test.

It is you who optometrist working with is to adjust the sight and adjust astigmatism, or other vision problems. You will also assist and advise patients to find a pair of glasses or contact lenses, as they feel comfortable with.

Many optometrists also choose to go to Norway and work as there is great demand for optometrists and Danish optometrists are very reputable.

Job Opportunities

Optician

Special admission requirements

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Optometry, you must meet one of the following entry requirements: High school (stx), higher preparatory examination (hf), higher commercial examination (HHX), higher technical examination (HTX) or eux, a foreign or international secondary education on par with the Danish. vocational training to the optometrist 6 upper secondary school single: Danish A, English B, mathematics C and either biology C or biotechnology A. in addition, either chemistry C or science C or biotechnology A and either psychology C or civics C Specific entry requirements: at a high school exam you must have passed English B, mathematics C, C biology and chemistry either C or biotechnology A.

Application deadlines

The program is connected to the coordinated enrollment system (KOT). You can apply for admission in either quota 1 or quota 2. quota 1 will be admitted on the basis of his secondary examination. If there are more applicants than there are places, occupies to those with the highest grade point average. The application deadline is July 5 pm. 12:00. In quota 2 will be included in his overall qualifications. The application deadline is March 15 at. 12:00. Applicants with foreign and international exams must also apply before March 15. The program begins in August / September.