Program Overview

Program Details

Introduction

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in ophthalmology, providing students with a thorough understanding of the field.

Program Description

The program, SMEA15034E, is a 2.5 ECTS course that covers the basics of ophthalmology, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for common eye diseases.

Requirements

To pass the course, students must demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:

• For common eye diseases, students must be able to summarize epidemiology, explain pathophysiology, describe symptoms, indicate diagnostic methods, and discuss treatment options and prognosis.
• Students must be able to recognize eye injuries and refer patients to an ophthalmologist or eye department as needed.
• Students must be able to perform basic specialty-oriented objective examinations, measure visual acuity, and evaluate color vision.

Assessment

The course is assessed through a 30-minute oral exam, which includes a patient examination and a discussion of the patient's symptoms and treatment options.

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course code: SMEA15034E
• ECTS points: 2.5
• Level: Bachelor's
• Semester: Autumn and Spring
• Department: Department of Clinical Medicine
• Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Study Board

The study board for the program is the Study Board for Medicine and the Health Science Bachelor's Program.

Course Responsible

The course is taught by Peter Bjerre Toft.

Examination Form

The examination form is a 7-point scale, with external censorship.

Examination Period

The examination period is specified in the examination plan.

Criteria for Assessment

To achieve a grade of 12, students must demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:

• As a medical expert, students must be able to summarize the epidemiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for common eye diseases.
• As a health promoter, students must be able to recognize eye injuries and refer patients to an ophthalmologist or eye department as needed.
• As a professional, students must be able to perform basic specialty-oriented objective examinations, measure visual acuity, and evaluate color vision.