Curriculum

According to the World Council of Optometry (WCO), an optometrist has successfully undertaken an advanced level of relevant higher education, with the award of a bachelor’s degree or higher from a tertiary-level educational institution. The WCO provides resources with detailed guidance regarding the required competencies and curriculum elements for an optometry program. Optometry educational institutions can utilize the WCO documents for curriculum planning with consideration of the local context. Additional examples of optometry curriculum are provided below.