Program Overview

Optikerprogrammet

The Optikerprogrammet is a university program offered by Karolinska Institutet.

Program Overview

The program underwent a significant transformation in 2019, resulting in the introduction of a new curriculum, 1OP19, which replaced the previous 1OP13 curriculum. The last admission to the 1OP13 program was in 2018, and students admitted from 2019 onwards follow the new 1OP19 curriculum.

Course Information

The 1OP13 program consisted of various courses, which have been discontinued. However, students who were enrolled in the 1OP13 program and had not completed their studies were given the opportunity to complete their exams according to the 1OP13 course plans. The following courses were part of the 1OP13 program:

• Allm鄚 anatomi (1OP001), last given in HT11, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Allm鄚 anatomi (1OP051), last given in HT18, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Allm鄚 fysiologi (1OP002), last given in HT11, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Allm鄚 fysiologi (1OP052), last given in HT18, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Arbetsplatsoptometri (1OP064), last given in VT21, last opportunity for re-examination was HT22
• Avbildningskvalitet (1OP008), last given in VT12, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Avbildningskvalitet (1OP055), last given in VT19, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Examensarbete i optometri (1OP027), last given in HT11, from HT25 all students are examined according to the current course plan for Examensarbete i optometri (15 hp)
• Fysikalisk optik (1OP003), last given in HT11, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Fysikalisk optik (1OP054), last given in HT18, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Geometrisk optik (1OP004), last given in HT11, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Geometrisk optik (1OP053), last given in HT18, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Grundl輍gande optometri 1 (1OP000), last given in HT11, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Grundl輍gande optometri 1 (1OP050), last given in HT18, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Grundl輍gande optometri 2 (1OP044), last given in VT19, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Instrumentoptik (1OP014), last given in VT20, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Klinisk optometri 1 (1OP019), last given in VT10, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Klinisk optometri 1 (1OP033), last given in VT11, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Klinisk optometri 1 (1OP039), last given in VT13, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Klinisk optometri 1 (1OP048), last given in VT20, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Klinisk optometri 2 (1OP023), last given in HT13, last opportunity for re-examination was VT22
• Klinisk optometri 2 (1OP058), last given in HT20, last opportunity for re-examination was VT22
• Klinisk optometri 3 (1OP024), last given in VT14, last opportunity for re-examination was HT22
• Klinisk optometri 3 (1OP059), last given in VT21, last opportunity for re-examination was HT22
• Kontaktlinser (1OP022), last given in HT13, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Kontaktlinser (1OP063), last given in VT21, last opportunity for re-examination was HT22
• Kontaktlinser och kemi (1OP020), last given in VT13, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Kontaktlinser och kemi (1OP062), last given in VT20, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Mikrobiologi (1OP009), last given in VT12, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Optometrisk refraktion 1 (1OP045), last given in HT19, last opportunity for re-examination was VT22
• Optometrisk refraktion 2 (1OP013), last given in HT12, last opportunity for re-examination was VT22
• Optometrisk refraktion 2 (1OP047), last given in VT20, last opportunity for re-examination was VT22
• Patologi (1OP010), last given in VT12, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Perception (1OP015), last given in VT20, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• Refraktionsmetodik 1 och vetenskapsmetodik (1OP066), last given in HT20, last opportunity for re-examination was HT22
• Synsvagsteknik (1OP018), last given in VT20, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• 狿ats anatomi, fysiologi och sjukdomar 1 (1OP043), last given in VT19, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• 狿ats anatomi, fysiologi och sjukdomar 2 (1OP046), last given in HT19, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21
• 狿ats optik (1OP017), last given in HT19, last opportunity for re-examination was HT21

Transition to the New Curriculum

Students who were admitted to the 1OP13 program but have not completed their studies can apply to have their previous results recognized in the new 1OP19 program. This process is subject to certain conditions and requires an application for recognition of prior learning.

Program Organization

The Optikerprogrammet is organized into various courses and modules, which are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in optometry. The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields.

Student Information

Students who are enrolled in the Optikerprogrammet have access to various resources and support services, including academic advising, career counseling, and student organizations. The program also provides opportunities for students to participate in research projects and clinical practice.

Conclusion

The Optikerprogrammet at Karolinska Institutet is a comprehensive program that provides students with a thorough education in optometry. The program has undergone significant changes in recent years, resulting in the introduction of a new curriculum that is designed to meet the needs of the modern optometry profession. With its experienced faculty members, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to student success, the Optikerprogrammet is an excellent choice for students who are interested in pursuing a career in optometry.