Optometry Science

• A systematic understanding of the basic and clinical sciences relevant to the practice of optometry.
• A range of transferable (key) skills.
• Clinical competencies required for entry to the pre-registration period in optometry practice.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including effective use of relevant information technologies.
• Awareness of the legal, ethical and commercial context of optometric practice.
• Insight into research and scientific method.

70% – Scientific – Scientific – Medical Field – Comprehensive Health Education.

University Requirements – 24 Credit Hours

Compulsory Courses – 15 Credit Hours

A0110151 – National Education – 3 Credit Hours
A0110144 – Arabic Communication Skills – 3 Credit Hours
A0110143 – English Communication Skills – 3 Credit Hours
A0110155 – Military Sciences – 3 Credit Hours
A0110154 – Life Skills – 1 Credit Hour
A0110152 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation – 1 Credit Hour
A0110153 – Leadership and Social Responsibility – 1 Credit Hour

Elective Courses – 6 Credit Hours

A0110161 – Islamic Culture – 3 Credit Hours
A0110163 – Antiquities and Tourism in Jordan – 3 Credit Hours
A0110164 – Development and Environment – 3 Credit Hours
A0110165 – Contemporary Issues – 3 Credit Hours
A0411601 – Legal Education and Human Rights – 3 Credit Hours
A0110162 – History of Jordan and Palestine – 3 Credit Hours
A0110166 – Media and Public Relations – 3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses – 3 Credit Hours

A0871103 – Principles of Renewable Energy – 3 Credit Hours
A0110168 – Digital Culture and Artificial Intelligence – 3 Credit Hours
A1321100 – Sports and Health – 3 Credit Hours
A0110281 – Community Health – 3 Credit Hours
A0110167 – Critical Thinking Skills – 3 Credit Hours

Faculty Requirements – 22 Credit Hours

Compulsory Courses – 22 Credit Hours

A1112103 – Pathology – 3 Credit Hours
A0110202 – Research Methods and Biostatistics – 3 Credit Hours
A0110381 – Ethics in Applied Medical Professions – 1 Credit Hour
A0110193 – Computer Skills (Health) – 3 Credit Hours
A0110131 – General Biology – 3 Credit Hours
A0110121 – General Chemistry – 3 Credit Hours
A0110231 – Physiology – 3 Credit Hours
A0110135 – Anatomy and Histology – 3 Credit Hours

Major Requirements – 75 Credit Hours

Compulsory Courses – 75 Credit Hours

A1134502 – Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation Lab – 1 Credit Hour
A1133303 – Vision Function Testing Devices – 2 Credit Hours
A1134301 – Visual Neuroscience – 2 Credit Hours
A1132204 – Ophthalmic Lenses and Dispensing Lab (2) – 2 Credit Hours
A1132203 – Ophthalmic Lenses and Dispensing (2) – 2 Credit Hours
A1133204 – Contact Lenses Lab (2) – 1 Credit Hour
A1133201 – Contact Lenses (1) – 2 Credit Hours
A1133203 – Contact Lenses Lab (2) – 2 Credit Hours
A1131101 – Introduction to Optics – 1 Credit Hour
A1133301 – Optics Theory and Methods (3) – 2 Credit Hours
A1132301 – Optics Theory and Methods (1) – 2 Credit Hours
A1132302 – Optics Theory and Methods Lab (1) – 1 Credit Hour
A1132602 – Medical Laser Applications – 3 Credit Hours
A1132202 – Ophthalmic Lenses and Dispensing Lab (1) – 1 Credit Hour
A1133202 – Contact Lenses Lab (1) – 1 Credit Hour
A1133402 – Binocular Vision Lab (1) – 1 Credit Hour
A1134801 – Optometry Clinics – Field Training (1) – 3 Credit Hours
A1133101 – Visual Perception – 2 Credit Hours
A1133401 – Binocular Vision (1) – 2 Credit Hours
A1134503 – Geriatric Optometry – 3 Credit Hours
A1134402 – Binocular Vision (2) – 3 Credit Hours
A1133307 – Occupational Vision – 3 Credit Hours
A1134802 – Optometry Clinics – Field Training (2) – 3 Credit Hours
A1133302 – Optics Theory and Methods Lab (3) – 1 Credit Hour
A1134901 – Graduation Project – 2 Credit Hours
A1133304 – Vision Function Testing Devices Lab (1) – 2 Credit Hours
A1134501 – Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation – 2 Credit Hours
A1133306 – Ocular Diseases (2) – 3 Credit Hours
A1132601 – Ocular Pharmacology – 2 Credit Hours
A1134401 – Pediatric Optometry – 3 Credit Hours
A1132101 – Ocular Anatomy and Physiology – 3 Credit Hours
A1132102 – Ocular Anatomy and Physiology – 1 Credit Hour
A1132201 – Ophthalmic Lenses and Dispensing (1) – 2 Credit Hours
A1133602 – Optical Business Management – 1 Credit Hour
A1132303 – Optics Theory and Methods (2) – 2 Credit Hours
A1132304 – Optics Theory and Methods Lab (2) – 1 Credit Hour
A1133305 – Ocular Diseases (1) – 3 Credit Hours
A1134704 – Public Eye Health – 2 Credit Hours

A0110111 – General Physics 1 – 3 Credit Hours
A0110116 – Optical Physics Lab – 1 Credit Hour
A0110114 – Optical Physics – 2 Credit Hours
A0110101 – Mathematics (1) – 3 Credit Hours
A0110115 – Optical Physics – 2 Credit Hours

A0110191 – Computer Skills (Remedial) – 3 Credit Hours
A0110141 – English Language (Remedial) – 3 Credit Hours
A0110142 – Arabic Language (Remedial) – 3 Credit Hours