Program Overview

Introduction to the Degree in Optics and Optometry

The Degree in Optics and Optometry is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of optics and optometry. This degree is tailored to meet the needs of individuals seeking a career in this specialized area of healthcare.

Access to the Degree

To access this degree, students must meet specific requirements. The recommended entry profile includes a strong foundation in experimental sciences and health sciences, with prior knowledge of Biology, Physics, and Mathematics at the level of 2nd year of Baccalaureate. Students can access this degree through the Baccalaureate of Health Sciences or the Scientific-Technological Baccalaureate.

Profile of Ingress

The ideal candidate for this program should possess certain qualities, including:

• Capacity for work (constancy, method, and rigor)
• Capacity for reasoning and critical analysis
• Scientific spirit
• Ability to obtain, interpret, and apply knowledge
• Skill in problem-solving
• Capacity for synthesis and abstraction
• Complementary recommended training: English and basic computer skills

Paths of Access to the Degree

Students can access this degree through various paths, including:

• Baccalaureate and University Entrance Exam (PAU)
• Baccalaureates prior to the current system, with or without passed PAU
• Vocational Training
• Students from educational systems of European Union countries or other states with which Spain has signed international agreements
• Students from foreign educational systems, pending homologation of their original title to the Spanish Baccalaureate title
• Other paths, including titled university personnel and assimilated individuals, access tests for those over 25, access with accreditation of work experience or professional experience (for those over 40), and access for those over 45 through a test

Notes of Cutoff by Quota and Academic Year

The notes of cutoff for admission to the Degree in Optics and Optometry vary by academic year and are determined based on the results of the first allocation in June. These notes are subject to change and are influenced by factors such as the number of available places and the performance of applicants.

Admission Procedure

The admission procedure involves several steps, including pre-registration and registration. Students must follow the established procedure and deadlines to secure a place in the program.

Adaptations

For students transitioning from the old Diplomatura in Optics and Optometry to the new Grado in Optics and Optometry, a table of adaptation has been proposed. This table outlines the recognition of credits from the old plan to the new plan, ensuring a smooth transition for affected students.

Recognition and Transfer of Credits

The University of Alicante has a policy for the recognition and transfer of credits, which applies to students who have completed studies in other official programs, either within the university or in other institutions. The recognition of credits is based on the adequacy between the knowledge associated with the subjects and/or assignments taken by the student and those foreseen in the study plan.

Recognition of Credits Obtained in Official Studies

Credits obtained in official studies can be recognized, taking into account the adaptation between the knowledge associated with the subjects and/or assignments taken by the student and those foreseen in the study plan.

Recognition of Experience Laboral and/or Professional

The experience laboral and professional accredited can also be recognized in the form of credits that compute to the effects of the obtaining of an official title, provided that they confer, at least, the 75% of the competences of the subjects for which it is wanted to obtain the recognition of credits.

Transfer of File from Other Universities for Continuation of Grade Studies

Students who wish to transfer their academic record from another university to continue their studies in the Degree in Optics and Optometry at the University of Alicante must follow the established procedure for transferring files. This process involves several steps, including the submission of required documents and the evaluation of the student's academic record.