MSc Optometry: Salary, Colleges, Job Opportunities

The Master in Optometry program is offered by a plethora of esteemed institutions in India and abroad. The curriculum of this course helps students with a background in optometry amplify their growth opportunities. Students of this course use state-of-the-art technologies and embrace the latest clinical skills to improve eye care. Additionally, with a widening knowledge base of practitioners and students in designing tools and devising new methodologies to prevent eye diseases and provide multiple options for vision improvement. To know more about MSc Optometry, keep reading this blog.

Why Choose MSc Optometry?

MSc Optometry helps an individual gain specialised knowledge in various domains of optometry- myopia control, ocular diseases, pediatric optometry, sports vision, and vision therapy. Optometrists with an undergraduate degree can opt for this course to advance their career scope. Additionally, they can invest their time and knowledge in research to develop and innovate optometric care. Students enrolled in this course can expand their critical thinking abilities, and bandwidth of clinical skills, and learn about ongoing research and the latest technological developments in the field.  

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MSc Optometry Abroad

Master in Optometry is available in some of the prestigious universities in the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Ireland. These universities enable optometrists to explore new career options and contribute to research in optometry. 

USA

In the USA, this course is extremely popular as a Master of Science in Visual Optics or Vision Science. It is a four-year course that is provided by the below-mentioned universities.

Universities	Courses	QS World University Rankings
Indiana University Bloomington	MS in Optometry, Vision Sciences, and Physiological Optics	339
Pennsylvania College of Optometry	MSc in Clinical Optometry	–
The State University of New York– College of Optometry	MS in Vision Science	–
The New England College of Optometry	MS in Vision Science	–
Ohio State University- Columbus	MSc in Vision Science	140
University of Central Florida	MSc in Optics and Photonics	801-1000
University of North Carolina	MS in Optometry	102

UK

Given below are the universities that offer MSc in Clinical Optometry and Optometry in the UK.

Universities	Fees	QS World University Rankings
University of Hertfordshire	Optometry (Masters)	801-1000
Glasgow Caledonian University	Masters in Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research	1001-1200
University College London	MS Optometry and Ophthalmology	8
Cardiff University	Clinical Optometry (MSc)	166
The University of London	Clinical Optometry MSc	355
University of Central Lancashire	Optometry MSc	801-1000
Anglia Ruskin University	MS in Optometry and Vision Sciences	–
The University of Manchester	MSc Advanced Clinical Optometrics	28

Canada

Master in Vision Science in the below-mentioned universities enables students to learn about research and clinical skills in vision science.

Universities	Fees	QS World University Rankings
University of Waterloo	Master in Vision Science	154
Dalhousie University	MSc in Clinical Vision Science	308
The Université de Montréal	Master of Science in Optometry	116

New Zealand and Australia

Optometry courses at the universities of Australia and New Zealand cover theoretical and practical aspects of this domain of medicine. 

Universities	Courses	QS World University Rankings
University of Auckland, New Zealand	MSc in Optometry	87
University of New South Wales, Australia	Master in Optometry	45
Deakin University, Australia	Master in Optometry	266
Queensland University of Technology, Australia	Master of Optometry	222
University of Melbourne, Australia	Master of Clinical Optometry	33

Ireland

The curriculum of this graduate course in this island country is designed for optometrists seeking to advance their clinical skills and theoretical knowledge. 

Universities	Fees	QS World University Rankings
Ulster University	Optometry (Master) and Master’s in Advanced Clinical Optometry	601-650
Dublin Institute of Technology	Optometry (Master)	–
Waterford Institute of Technology	Optometry MSc	–

Fees

Fess of some of the universities abroad is displayed in the table below.

Universities	Fees
Indiana University Bloomington	AUD 93,925 (INR53,15,727)
Ohio State University- Columbus	AUD 166,448 (INR 94,20,199)
University of Central Florida	AUD 49,336 (INR 27,92,361)
University College London	£26,200 (INR 26,26,218)
Cardiff University	£21,870 (INR 21,92,191)
University of London	£14,750 (INR 14,78,652)
University of Central Lancashire	£15,500 (INR 15,53,837)
Anglia Ruskin University	£14,300 (INR 14,33,470)
University of Manchester	£25,000 (INR 25,06,079)
University of Waterloo	INR 13,85,085 per annum
Dalhousie University	INR 3,031,166 total

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Admission Requirements

The basic requirements for admission to this course in foreign universities are as follows:

• Applicants must have cleared 10+2 from an accredited academic institution in the science stream.
• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in optometry.
• Applicants must have a valid passport and proof of finance.

Application Process

Given below is the application process for the course:

• Create a student account in the admission section of the official website of the university.
• Login using the credentials provided by the university.
• Fill in the required information.
• Upload the mandatory documents and share the scorecard of PTE/TOEFL/IELTS. 

MSc Optometry in India

Practising optometrists or students with a bachelor’s degree in optometry can advance their clinical and research skills. Additionally, they also specialise in multiple facets of ophthalmology to improve eye care and visual health. 

Colleges	Location	Estimated Annual Fees
IMS	Kolkata	INR 1 lakh
MAHE	Manipal	INR 2.7 lakh
MGMIHS	Mumbai	INR 1.32 lakh
DPU	Pune	INR 1.3 lakh
CMJ University	Ri-Bhoi	INR 1.45 lakh
SRMCI	Chennai	INR 1.5 lakh
Chitkara University	Patiala	INR 92 k
George Group of Colleges	Kolkata	INR 1.06 lakh
SRM IST	Kanchipuram	INR 1.7 lakh
Singhania University	Jhunjhunu	INR 42 k

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MSc Optometry Domains of Study

The curriculum of this course focuses on teaching and encouraging research in the below-mentioned areas of study.

• Molecular structure and optics of crystalline lenses and their functioning
• Amblyopia
• Pediatric vision care
• Binocular vision
• Retinal ganglion cell death and following neuroprotective strategies
• Clinical domains of optometric practice- refractive error and its correction, vision therapy, and vision training
• Patient care
• Functional details of visual performance
• Impact of brain injury on vision and its rehabilitation
• Different types of vision impairment
• Telehealth
• Public Health
• Ophthalmic imaging devices and techniques- laser doppler, scanning lesser, retinal sub-layer classification, retinal oxygen delivery, and retinal oximetry 
• Ocular diseases
• Health informatics- usage of AI-enabled technologies and machines to diagnose and treat eye diseases
• Binocular colour mixing
• Occupational standards of vision
• Diagnosis of deficiencies in colour vision
• Modelling of abnormalities in human colour vision
• Healthcare service delivery
• Vision and neurodegenerative disorders
• Automated perimetry.
• Retinal hemodynamics- ocular perfusion pressure, vascular system, autoregulation, and blood gas perturbation
• Morphological retinal disturbance
• Signal detection theory
• Cognitive function
• Frequency of seeing
• Oculomotor development
• Models of myopia.
• Novel methodologies of visual assessment
• Gaze-behaviour and sight in aviation
• Eye care of indigenous communities 
• Environmental adaptation of the visual system
• Neuromuscular syndrome related to spaceflight
• Ocular drug delivery
• Development and testing of materials for contact lenses and glasses
• Optical fibres
• Aberration theory
• History of optics
• Psychophysics
• Engineering and mathematics in optical science 
• Algorithms of image processing 

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MSc Optometry Career Scope

Optometrists can be employed in different job roles. The table below displays different job titles, average annual salaries, and roles and responsibilities for the respective profiles. 

Job Titles	Average Annual Salary	Roles and Responsibilities
Ophthalmologist	INR 5.9 lakh	To offer eye care services- diagnosis of eye diseases, treatment of eye diseases, vision services, and surgical and medical eye care.
Optometrist	INR 9 lakh	To perform regular vision care, examine the external and internal structure of the eyes, and prescribe contact lenses and spectacles.
Optics Professor	INR 7 lakh	To teach the science of ophthalmology in optometry schools, medical centres, hospitals, medical colleges, and universities.
Optician	INR 8.12 lakh	Assist an eye doctor and perform technical activities like designing frames of glasses and contact lenses and using devices to correct eyesight.

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