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Level of qualification
BSc (Bachelor of Science)
OPTOMETRY
Graduates in the specialist Optomety BSc Programme will be able to:
– recognise and evaluate disorders of the eye and disturbances of eye growth,
– determine visual acuity objectively and subjectively, examine the refractive medium, refractive
ability, errors of refraction, the way eye muscles function, the ability of heterophoria and
convergence, and binocular vision, examine the chamber of the eye, crystalline lens, vitreous
humour and the eye fundus with the help of a slit lamp, estimate ocular tension,
– prescribe the necessary lens or contact lenses after having done the appropriate examination to
correct ocular refraction,
– use their clinical and nursing knowledge during their daily activities,
– actively participate in improving the culture of vision in individuals, communities and general
population,
– conduct and evaluate screening tests,
– conduct business or be engaged in commercial jobs relying on legal measures.
Qualification
Clinical Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Analyst in the Optometry specialist programme BSc
Job opportunities
Those who complete this course can find employment in business as practicing optometrists. They
are capable of starting an enterprise and running it. They can also find employment as
optometrists working independently or working as eye specialist assistants or may be employed in
eye diagnostic laboratories. They can successfully work in these positions relying on their
knowledge of health science and clinical practice. As project and product managers, they can be
engaged in trade and research in their field of specialisation.
M.Sc. Programme
Physiotherapy programme
Aim of training
The master programme prepares students for research, physiotherapy education and management
of physiotherapy practices. The Masters Degree in Physiotherapy is a three-semester programme
consisting of classroom teaching, self-learning activities and clinical education. In the first part of
the master programme theoretical basis of physiotherapy is refreshed along with research
methodology, deep physiological knowledge and biostatistics. The second part of the studies
focuses on the scientific evaluation of physiotherapy practice. The study programme includes
seminars, journal reviews, case presentations, case studies ans classroom teaching. Students are
rotated in all areas of clinical expertise during the third semester of programme.
Duration of training
3 semesters, 90 credits
Level of qualification
MSc (Master of Science)
SEMMELWEIS UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Faculty of Health
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