Optometry
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Where to study it
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- Jerusalem Multidisciplinary Academic CenterOptometryBachelor of Optometry (B.Optom)Jerusalem region4 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 95 or morePeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuitionAlso required: mathematics, Hebrew, interview and more
- Zefat Academic CollegeOptometryBachelor of Optometry (B.Optom)North region4 yrsPeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuition
What you study
The studies focus on diagnosing and researching the visual system, and provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge of treatment and rehabilitation methods. The theoretical subjects include introductory courses in the natural sciences, anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, ocular pathology, physiology, and more. Practical and clinical studies take place in hospital ophthalmology departments. Graduates must pass the Ministry of Health licensing exams upon completing the degree.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Optometrymost commonDiagnosing and treating eye diseases and disorders of the visual system. Providing advice and prescriptions for eye treatments, optical aids, and other treatments.
Which industries they work in
- Retail trade, except for motor vehicles and motorcycles76%
- Health services11%
Above-average employment rate: 92% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates' salaries are below average: ₪10,300 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
In short, in plain words
In optometry studies, students learn to diagnose and study the visual system and to become familiar with treatment and rehabilitation methods in theory and practice.
The theoretical subjects include anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, and physiology.
Practical training takes place in hospital ophthalmology departments.
After passing the Ministry of Health licensing exams, graduates work in optometry: they diagnose and treat eye diseases and vision disorders.
A plain-words retelling of the Avodata data
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
Admitted students and graduates — by type of institution
average across universities
- Program length: 4 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 103 points
- Average psychometric score: 580 points
average across colleges
- Program length: 4 years
- On-time graduation rate: 90% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 99 points
- Average psychometric score: 480 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 4 years
- On-time graduation rate: 95% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 100 points
- Average psychometric score: 510 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tab“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data