Program Overview

Magisterprogrammet i klinisk optometri

The Master's Program in Clinical Optometry is based on the pedagogical approach of "learning by doing," which emphasizes experience-based learning. Students are active participants, engaging in hands-on activities, trying out new skills, and learning from one another. The program includes clinical training at the optician education's own eye clinic and at the KUM-Ö (Clinical Education Reception - Eye Care).

Verksamhetsintegrerat lärande (VIL)

Verksamhetsintegrerat lärande (VIL) is a collective term for pedagogical models that build on collaboration and integration between higher education and working life. VIL can take the form of workplace-based education (VFU) / practice, study visits, auscultation, hospice care, or field studies within open and closed healthcare, care, or other relevant activities.

Hälsointyg - ett krav för att delta i VIL

To participate in VIL, students must provide a health certificate. The health certificate is issued by Student Health Services at KI after the student has completed a health declaration. Depending on the answers in the health declaration, Student Health Services may contact the student for additional information or a health examination.

Riskbedömning av gravida eller ammande studenters studiemiljö

Pregnant or breastfeeding students have the right to an individual risk assessment of their study environment. The purpose is to prevent pregnant women, newly delivered women, and breastfeeding women from being exposed to factors or conditions in their study environment that may pose a risk to their health or safety. Students are encouraged to inform the course responsible teacher or someone else on the program about their situation.

Program Details

• The program includes clinical training at the optician education's own eye clinic and at the KUM-Ö (Clinical Education Reception - Eye Care).
• Students participate in VIL (Verksamhetsintegrerat lärande) activities, which include workplace-based education, study visits, and field studies.
• A health certificate is required to participate in VIL activities.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding students are entitled to an individual risk assessment of their study environment.

Program Structure

• The program is based on the pedagogical approach of "learning by doing."
• Students engage in hands-on activities, try out new skills, and learn from one another.
• The program includes a combination of theoretical and practical training.

Program Requirements

• Students must provide a health certificate to participate in VIL activities.
• Students must complete a health declaration to obtain a health certificate.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding students must inform the course responsible teacher or someone else on the program about their situation.

Program Goals

• To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as optometrists in a clinical setting.
• To provide students with experience-based learning opportunities through VIL activities.
• To ensure that students are aware of the importance of health and safety in the workplace.