Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The University of Alicante offers a comprehensive range of studies, including over 40 degrees, 50 official master's programs, and doctoral programs.

Governance

The university's governance structure includes the Rectorate, university bodies, and various vice-rectorates, such as the Vice-Rectorate for Research, Academic Planning and Professorship, and the Vice-Rectorate for Infrastructure, Sustainability and Labor Safety.

Organization

The university is organized into several faculties and schools, including the Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Polytechnic School.

Academic Offer

The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including:

• Arts and Humanities: Spanish Language and Literature, Arabic and Islamic Studies, French Studies, English Studies, Catalan Philology, History, Humanities, Translation and Interpretation, and more.
• Sciences: Biology, Marine Sciences, Physics, Geology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and more.
• Health Sciences: Nursing, Medicine, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Optics and Optometry, and Logopedics.
• Social Sciences and Law: Business Administration and Management, Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Criminology, Law, and more.
• Engineering and Architecture: Architecture, Technical Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence Engineering, and more.

Master's Programs

The university also offers various master's programs, including:

• Arts and Humanities: Archaeology and Heritage Management, Local Development and Innovation, Spanish and English as Second Languages, and more.
• Sciences: Biomedicine, Biotechnology for Health and Sustainability, Scientific Calculation and Modeling, and more.
• Health Sciences: Emergency and Disaster, Active Aging and Health, Research in Health Sciences, and more.
• Social Sciences and Law: Advocacy, Business Administration and Management, Digital Communication, and more.
• Engineering and Architecture: Architecture, Automation and Robotics, Cybersecurity, and more.

Doctoral Programs

The university offers several doctoral programs, including:

• Sciences: Interuniversity programs in Experimental Sciences and Biosanitary Sciences, Materials Science, and more.
• Health Sciences: Health Sciences, Optics and Optometry, and more.
• Social Sciences and Law: Law, Economics, and more.
• Engineering and Architecture: Engineering, Architecture, and more.

Optics and Optometry Degree

The Optics and Optometry degree is a four-year program that aims to train professionals in the field of optics and optometry.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must meet certain requirements, including:

• Profile: Students should have a strong academic background in experimental sciences and health sciences, with prior knowledge of biology, physics, and mathematics.
• Access Routes: Students can access the program through various routes, including:
  • Baccalaureate and University Entrance Exam (PAU): Students who have completed the baccalaureate and passed the PAU can access the program.
  • Vocational Training: Students who have completed a higher-level vocational training program can access the program.
  • Foreign University Systems: Students from foreign university systems can access the program after obtaining accreditation of access.
  • Other: Other access routes include university degree holders, access for people over 25 years old, and access for people over 40 years old with accredited work experience.

Curriculum

The program's curriculum includes various modules, such as:

• Basic Formation Module: Anatomy and Histology of the Eye and Visual System, General Biology, Physics, and more.
• Optics Module: Geometric Optics, Instrumental Optics, Physical Optics, and more.
• Optometry and Contactology Module: Fundamentals of Optometry, Optometry I, Optometry II, and more.
• Pathology of the Visual System Module: Principles of Pathology and Pharmacology, and more.
• External Academic Practices Module: External practices, and more.
• Final Degree Project Module: Final degree project, and more.

Recognition and Transfer of Credits

The university has a policy for recognizing and transferring credits from other university programs. Students can request recognition of credits from previous studies, and the university will evaluate the credits based on their relevance to the Optics and Optometry program.

Mobility Programs

The university participates in national and international mobility programs, allowing students to study abroad and gain international experience.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Optics and Optometry program can work in various fields, including:

• Optics and Optometry Clinics: Graduates can work in private clinics, hospitals, or other healthcare institutions.
• Research and Development: Graduates can work in research and development of new optical instruments and technologies.
• Teaching and Education: Graduates can work as teachers or professors in universities or other educational institutions.
• Industry: Graduates can work in the optical industry, developing and manufacturing optical instruments and products.