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Respected Sir, I am a pure Science student and I want to pursue B.Sc in Optometry so I want to know can a pure Science student pursue B.Sc in Optometry? Is Maths subject important to pursue this course? Do I have to appear for any entrance exam? Please answer as soon as possible.

For B.Sc in Optometry, the combination of subjects in 10+2 should consists of Physics ,chemistry, Biology and/or Mathematics with English.

Mathematics is one of the subject in this course but not that important.

Some of the colleges takes entrance exam for admission

B.Sc. Optometry or Bachelor of Science in Optometry or Ophthalmic Optics is an undergraduate Optometric course. The duration of this course is three years.

For Bachelor of Science in Optometry course candidate must have passed 12th in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics from a recognized board. If you want to take admission in reputed college then you need to appear in entrance examination which is conduct by the University/College other wise not. As per my knowledge, Maths subject is not to much important to pursue Bachelor of Science in Optometry course.

After completion of this course you can apply for jobs in the following employment area are given below.

=> Occupational Health Sector

=> Optical Shops

=> Eye Clinics

=> Hospital Eye Departments

=> Eye Doctors

=> Health Consultants

Yes, there is no such problem in it. I have mentioned the eligibility criteria for the above mentioned course, kindly have a look at it;

Eligibility:

> Candidates should have completed their +2 level of education from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, English & Biology or Mathematics.

Whether maths subject will come under bsc optometric maths subject is important in this career

No,
For Pure Science Includes subjects such as Astrophysics, Chemistry,Geology,Maths and Material Science.

Can I do optometry without physics