The Degree in Optics and Optometry from USC aims to train highly qualified professionals for Primary Eye Health Care, that carry out activities aimed at the prevention, detection, evaluation and treatment of sight disorders, capable of assessing technological advances, which respond to the demands of society.
Optics and Optometry Degree
Duration:
4 academic years
RUCT code: 2502224
Seats number: 55
Dean or center director:
MARIA JESUS GIRALDEZ FERNANDEZ
mjesus.giraldez [at] usc.es
Title coordinator:
Carlos Garcia Resua
Use languages:
Spanish, Galician
MECES Level: 2
Coordinator university:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Partaker universities:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Xunta de Galicia title implantation authorization date:
Decreto 150/2010 do 16 de setembro (DOG 23/09/10)
BOE publication date:
19 de febreiro de 2011
Last accreditation date:
18/01/2023
Professional qualification:
This qualification entitles the holder to practise the regulated profession of Optical-Optometrist in Spain.
The Degree in Optics and Optometry from USC aims to train highly qualified graduates for Primary Eye Health Care.
For this purpose, it is necessary to carry out activities aimed at the prevention, detection, evaluation and treatment of sight disorders, which respond to the demands of society.
Students develop skills capable of assessing and incorporating technological advances required for the proper development of their professional activity, and acquiring the ability to conduct clinical management focused on the patient, on health economics and on the efficient use of health resources.
Biophysics
- G2041101
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Anatomy
- G2041102
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biochemistry
- G2041103
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biology
- G2041104
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
General Physiology
- G2041105
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biostatistics
- G2041106
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Ocular Physiology
- G2041107
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Geometric Optics
- G2041108
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Microbiology
- G2041109
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
The Fundamentals of Optometry
- G2041110
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
The Fundamentals of General Pharmacology
- G2041221
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of General Pathology
- G2041222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Physical Optics
- G2041223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometrics I
- G2041224
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Ophthalmic Optics 1
- G2041225
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optical Instrumentation
- G2041226
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optometrics II
- G2041227
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Visual Optics and Perception
- G2041228
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Ophthalmic Optics II
- G2041229
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Contactology I
- G2041230
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Ocular Diseases I
- G2041231
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Semiology and Ocular Physiopathology
- G2041232
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Ophthalmic Optics III
- G2041321
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optometrics III
- G2041322
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Contactology II
- G2041323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Ocular Diseases II
- G2041324
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optometric Clinic I
- G2041325
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Anomalies of Binocular Vision and Vision Rehabilitation
- G2041326
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometric Clinic II
- G2041327
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Low Vision
- G2041328
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Code of Conduct Legislation
- G2041329
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Topical and Systematic Ocular Medication
- G2041330
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometrics IV
- G2041331
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Illumination and Visual Ergonomics
- G2041341
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Visual System Complementary Tests
- G2041342
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System
- G2041343
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Public Health
- G2041421
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometric Clinic III
- G2041422
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Contactology III
- G2041423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Monitoring internship
- G2041424
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 15 Credits
Undergraduate Dissertation
- G2041425
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 9 Credits
Audiology
- G2041441
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Audiology in Special Populations
- G2041442
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Headphones and Auditory Rehabilitation
- G2041443
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optical Models of the Human Eye
- G2041444
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Acoustics
- G2041445
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Basic Astronomy
- G2041447
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Optician-Optometrists in Refractive Surgery
- G2041448
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Management and Marketing
- G2041449
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Special Editing
- G2041450
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biophysics
- G2041101
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Anatomy
- G2041102
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biochemistry
- G2041103
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biology
- G2041104
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
General Physiology
- G2041105
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biostatistics
- G2041106
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Ocular Physiology
- G2041107
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Geometric Optics
- G2041108
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Microbiology
- G2041109
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
The Fundamentals of Optometry
- G2041110
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Physical Optics
- G2041223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Ophthalmic Optics 1
- G2041225
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optical Instrumentation
- G2041226
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Visual Optics and Perception
- G2041228
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Ophthalmic Optics II
- G2041229
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Ophthalmic Optics III
- G2041321
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of General Pharmacology
- G2041221
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of General Pathology
- G2041222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Ocular Diseases I
- G2041231
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Semiology and Ocular Physiopathology
- G2041232
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Ocular Diseases II
- G2041324
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Topical and Systematic Ocular Medication
- G2041330
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Public Health
- G2041421
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometrics I
- G2041224
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optometrics II
- G2041227
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Contactology I
- G2041230
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optometrics III
- G2041322
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Contactology II
- G2041323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometric Clinic I
- G2041325
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Anomalies of Binocular Vision and Vision Rehabilitation
- G2041326
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometric Clinic II
- G2041327
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Low Vision
- G2041328
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Code of Conduct Legislation
- G2041329
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optometrics IV
- G2041331
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometric Clinic III
- G2041422
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Contactology III
- G2041423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Undergraduate Dissertation
- G2041425
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 9 Credits
Monitoring internship
- G2041424
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 15 Credits
Illumination and Visual Ergonomics
- G2041341
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Visual System Complementary Tests
- G2041342
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System
- G2041343
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Audiology
- G2041441
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Audiology in Special Populations
- G2041442
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Headphones and Auditory Rehabilitation
- G2041443
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optical Models of the Human Eye
- G2041444
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Acoustics
- G2041445
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Basic Astronomy
- G2041447
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Optician-Optometrists in Refractive Surgery
- G2041448
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Management and Marketing
- G2041449
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Special Editing
- G2041450
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Microbiology
- G2041109
- Basic Training
- 6 Credits
The Fundamentals of General Pharmacology
- G2041221
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of General Pathology
- G2041222
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Ocular Diseases II
- G2041324
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Code of Conduct Legislation
- G2041329
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Public Health
- G2041421
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Monitoring internship
- G2041424
- Compulsory Credits
- 15 Credits
Undergraduate Dissertation
- G2041425
- Compulsory Credits
- 9 Credits
Reconocimiento de créditos optativos sin equivalencia en el grado
- G2041RNOEQUIV00
- Elective Credits
- 1 Credits
Mentions are not contemplated.
Es recomendable que el/la estudiante posea las siguientes características personales y académicas:
- Interés por aspectos relacionados con la salud y la calidad de vida
- Compromiso social
- Compromiso ético
- Curiosidad científica
- Habilidad para las relaciones interpersonales
- Constancia y responsabilidad en el trabajo
- Capacidad de trabajo en equipo
- Capacidad de análisis
- Capacidad de resolución de problemas y toma de decisiones
- Competencia en expresión oral y escrita
- Competencias lingüísticas en castellano y gallego
- Competencia lingüística en inglés, por lo menos suficiente para la lectura de textos
- Competencia en herramientas informáticas básicos
1.- El alumnado de primer curso por primera vez a tiempo completo tienen que matricular 60 créditos. Un 15% del alumnado podrá cursar estudios a tiempo parcial (30 créditos).
2.- Continuación de estudios: libre con un máximo de 75 créditos
La USC tiene un programa de alumnos tutores para las titulaciones de grao, de forma que alumnos de últimos cursos, despues de una formación que les facilita la Universidad, realizan tareas de orientación a los alumnos que inician los estudios.
Información programa alumnos tutores:
Cuando se produzca la suspensión de un Título oficial, la USC garantiza el adecuado desarrollo efectivo de las enseñanzas que hubieran iniciado sus estudiantes hasta su finalización. Para ello, el Consejo de Gobierno aprueba los criterios relacionados, entre otros, con:
• La admisión de matrículas de nuevo ingreso en la titulación.
• La supresión gradual de la impartición de la docencia.
• Si el título extinguido es sustituido por otro similar (modificando la naturaleza del título), fija las condiciones que facilitan a los/las estudiantes la continuidad de estudios en el nuevo título y las equivalencias entre las materias de uno y otro plan.
Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to students with the following degrees/ diplomas or studies, or any other recognized as equivalent to these:
A.1. Spanish Bachiller, European Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate.
A.2. Baccalaureate from European Union Member States’ education systems or other countries withinternational agreements.
A.3. Advanced Technician in Vocational Training, Advanced Technician in Plastic Arts and Design orAdvanced Technician in Sports Education, from the Spanish Education System.
A.4.Studies carried out in European Union Member States or in other countries with international reciprocal agreements which meet the academic requirements in those States to access their university study programmes.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.
A.6. Partial (foreign or Spanish) university studies.
Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is also possible for:
B.1. People over twenty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
B.2. People over forty with work or professional experience related to a university field of knowledge.
B.3. People over forty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
Likewise, access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to:
C.1. People meeting the requirements to enter university according to the Spanish Education System regulations prior to Ley Orgánica 8/2013, of December 9.
The Degree in Optometry by the USC aims to educate graduates in optics and optometry care highly qualified eye care by developing activities for the prevention, detection, evaluation and treatment of impaired vision that respond to the demands of society
Que los estudiantes hayan demostrado poseer y comprender conocimientos en un área de estudio que parte de la base de la educación secundaria general, y se suele encontrar a un nivel que, si bien se apoya en libros de texto avanzados, incluye también algunos aspectos que implican conocimientos procedentes de la vanguardia de su campo de estudio;
Que los estudiantes sepan aplicar sus conocimientos a su trabajo o vocación de una forma profesional y posean las competencias que suelen demostrarse por medio de la elaboración y defensa de argumentos y la resolución de problemas dentro de su área de estudio;
Que los estudiantes tengan la capacidad de reunir e interpretar datos relevantes (normalmente dentro de su área de estudio) para emitir juicios que incluyan una reflexión sobre temas relevantes de índole social, científica o ética;
Que los estudiantes puedan transmitir información, ideas, problemas y soluciones a un público tanto especializado como no especializado;
Que los estudiantes hayan desarrollado aquellas habilidades de aprendizaje necesarias para emprender estudios posteriores con un alto grado de autonomía.
1. Graduates possess the knowledge and understanding that define and articulate the Optometry how scientific discipline
2. Can apply this knowledge to identify, articulate and solve problems in the field of Optometry
3. Have ability to collect and interpret data, information and relevant results related to Optometry
4. Be able to continue their training and learning with a high degree of autonomy
5. You are able to tackle their professional and educational activity since respect for the Code of Ethics optometrist
1. Conocer, diseñar y aplicar programas de prevención y mantenimiento relacionados con la salud visual de la población
2. Valorar e incorporar los avances tecnológicos necesarios para el correcto desarrollo de su actividad profesional
3. Ser capaz de planificar y ejecutar proyectos de investigación
4. Demostrar que posee conocimientos, habilidades y destrezas en la atención sanitaria del paciente
5. Adquirir la capacidad para realizar una gestión clínica centrada en el paciente, en la economía de la salud y el uso eficiente de los recursos sanitarios
6. Recogida de datos en la elaboración de historias clínicas
7. Realizar y relacionar las pruebas instrumentales en cada caso clínico
8. Emitir un diagnóstico y recomendar el tratamiento y /o compensación acomodados
9. Prevención de anomalías oculares y visuales.
10. Detección de anomalías oculares y visuales.
11. Manejo de instrumentación
Mobility
La movilidad de los/as estudiantes está regulada a través del “Reglamento de intercambios interuniversitarios”. A través de la Oficina de Relaciones Exteriores se gestionan programas de intercambio tanto nacionales (SICUE), como europeos (ERASMUS) y extracomunitarios (intercambios con países de América Latina o países de habla inglesa):
Internships
Prácticas Tuteladas
Las Practicas Tuteladas constituyen una materia obligatoria en el curriculum del Grado en Óptica y Optometría que tienen como objeto proporcionar al alumno la posibilidad de aplicar los conocimientos adquiridos de acuerdo a las competencias que marca la ficha ministerial. Se pretende que el futuro óptico-optometrista se integre en el ámbito profesional, preparándolo para realizar actividades a las que se van a dedicar en su futuro ejercicio profesional.
Se podrán realizar en establecimientos sanitarios de óptica, centros de salud, clínicas, hospitales y empresas del sector.
Para poder matricularse será necesario haber superado los tres primeros cursos del grado.
Los traballos fin de grado consistirán en la elaboración, por parte del alumnado, de un trabajo original en el que se acrediten los conocimientos y destrezas adquiridas durante los estudios realizados en la titulación. Incluirá, como mínimo, tareas de búsqueda y revisión bibliográfica, lectura e integración de información, elaboración de información relevante, redacción, y presentación y defensa.
Duration:
4 academic years
RUCT code: 2502224
Seats number: 55
Dean or center director:
MARIA JESUS GIRALDEZ FERNANDEZ
mjesus.giraldez [at] usc.es
Title coordinator:
Carlos Garcia Resua
Use languages:
Spanish, Galician
MECES Level: 2
Coordinator university:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Partaker universities:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Xunta de Galicia title implantation authorization date:
Decreto 150/2010 do 16 de setembro (DOG 23/09/10)
BOE publication date:
19 de febreiro de 2011
Last accreditation date:
18/01/2023
Professional qualification:
This qualification entitles the holder to practise the regulated profession of Optical-Optometrist in Spain.
The Degree in Optics and Optometry from USC aims to train highly qualified graduates for Primary Eye Health Care.
For this purpose, it is necessary to carry out activities aimed at the prevention, detection, evaluation and treatment of sight disorders, which respond to the demands of society.
Students develop skills capable of assessing and incorporating technological advances required for the proper development of their professional activity, and acquiring the ability to conduct clinical management focused on the patient, on health economics and on the efficient use of health resources.
Biophysics
- G2041101
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Anatomy
- G2041102
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biochemistry
- G2041103
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biology
- G2041104
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
General Physiology
- G2041105
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biostatistics
- G2041106
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Ocular Physiology
- G2041107
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Geometric Optics
- G2041108
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Microbiology
- G2041109
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
The Fundamentals of Optometry
- G2041110
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
The Fundamentals of General Pharmacology
- G2041221
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of General Pathology
- G2041222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Physical Optics
- G2041223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometrics I
- G2041224
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Ophthalmic Optics 1
- G2041225
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optical Instrumentation
- G2041226
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optometrics II
- G2041227
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Visual Optics and Perception
- G2041228
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Ophthalmic Optics II
- G2041229
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Contactology I
- G2041230
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Ocular Diseases I
- G2041231
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Semiology and Ocular Physiopathology
- G2041232
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Ophthalmic Optics III
- G2041321
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optometrics III
- G2041322
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Contactology II
- G2041323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Ocular Diseases II
- G2041324
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optometric Clinic I
- G2041325
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Anomalies of Binocular Vision and Vision Rehabilitation
- G2041326
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometric Clinic II
- G2041327
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Low Vision
- G2041328
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Code of Conduct Legislation
- G2041329
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Topical and Systematic Ocular Medication
- G2041330
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometrics IV
- G2041331
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Illumination and Visual Ergonomics
- G2041341
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Visual System Complementary Tests
- G2041342
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System
- G2041343
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Public Health
- G2041421
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometric Clinic III
- G2041422
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Contactology III
- G2041423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Monitoring internship
- G2041424
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 15 Credits
Undergraduate Dissertation
- G2041425
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 9 Credits
Audiology
- G2041441
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Audiology in Special Populations
- G2041442
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Headphones and Auditory Rehabilitation
- G2041443
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optical Models of the Human Eye
- G2041444
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Acoustics
- G2041445
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Basic Astronomy
- G2041447
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Optician-Optometrists in Refractive Surgery
- G2041448
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Management and Marketing
- G2041449
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Special Editing
- G2041450
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biophysics
- G2041101
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Anatomy
- G2041102
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biochemistry
- G2041103
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biology
- G2041104
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
General Physiology
- G2041105
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biostatistics
- G2041106
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Ocular Physiology
- G2041107
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Geometric Optics
- G2041108
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Microbiology
- G2041109
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
The Fundamentals of Optometry
- G2041110
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Physical Optics
- G2041223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Ophthalmic Optics 1
- G2041225
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optical Instrumentation
- G2041226
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Visual Optics and Perception
- G2041228
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Ophthalmic Optics II
- G2041229
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Ophthalmic Optics III
- G2041321
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of General Pharmacology
- G2041221
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of General Pathology
- G2041222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Ocular Diseases I
- G2041231
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Semiology and Ocular Physiopathology
- G2041232
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Ocular Diseases II
- G2041324
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Topical and Systematic Ocular Medication
- G2041330
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Public Health
- G2041421
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometrics I
- G2041224
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optometrics II
- G2041227
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Contactology I
- G2041230
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optometrics III
- G2041322
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Contactology II
- G2041323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometric Clinic I
- G2041325
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Anomalies of Binocular Vision and Vision Rehabilitation
- G2041326
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometric Clinic II
- G2041327
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Low Vision
- G2041328
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Code of Conduct Legislation
- G2041329
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optometrics IV
- G2041331
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Optometric Clinic III
- G2041422
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Contactology III
- G2041423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Undergraduate Dissertation
- G2041425
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 9 Credits
Monitoring internship
- G2041424
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 15 Credits
Illumination and Visual Ergonomics
- G2041341
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Visual System Complementary Tests
- G2041342
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System
- G2041343
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Audiology
- G2041441
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Audiology in Special Populations
- G2041442
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Headphones and Auditory Rehabilitation
- G2041443
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Optical Models of the Human Eye
- G2041444
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Acoustics
- G2041445
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Basic Astronomy
- G2041447
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Optician-Optometrists in Refractive Surgery
- G2041448
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Management and Marketing
- G2041449
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Special Editing
- G2041450
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Microbiology
- G2041109
- Basic Training
- 6 Credits
The Fundamentals of General Pharmacology
- G2041221
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of General Pathology
- G2041222
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Ocular Diseases II
- G2041324
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Code of Conduct Legislation
- G2041329
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Public Health
- G2041421
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Monitoring internship
- G2041424
- Compulsory Credits
- 15 Credits
Undergraduate Dissertation
- G2041425
- Compulsory Credits
- 9 Credits
Reconocimiento de créditos optativos sin equivalencia en el grado
- G2041RNOEQUIV00
- Elective Credits
- 1 Credits
Mentions are not contemplated.
Es recomendable que el/la estudiante posea las siguientes características personales y académicas:
- Interés por aspectos relacionados con la salud y la calidad de vida
- Compromiso social
- Compromiso ético
- Curiosidad científica
- Habilidad para las relaciones interpersonales
- Constancia y responsabilidad en el trabajo
- Capacidad de trabajo en equipo
- Capacidad de análisis
- Capacidad de resolución de problemas y toma de decisiones
- Competencia en expresión oral y escrita
- Competencias lingüísticas en castellano y gallego
- Competencia lingüística en inglés, por lo menos suficiente para la lectura de textos
- Competencia en herramientas informáticas básicos
1.- El alumnado de primer curso por primera vez a tiempo completo tienen que matricular 60 créditos. Un 15% del alumnado podrá cursar estudios a tiempo parcial (30 créditos).
2.- Continuación de estudios: libre con un máximo de 75 créditos
La USC tiene un programa de alumnos tutores para las titulaciones de grao, de forma que alumnos de últimos cursos, despues de una formación que les facilita la Universidad, realizan tareas de orientación a los alumnos que inician los estudios.
Información programa alumnos tutores:
Cuando se produzca la suspensión de un Título oficial, la USC garantiza el adecuado desarrollo efectivo de las enseñanzas que hubieran iniciado sus estudiantes hasta su finalización. Para ello, el Consejo de Gobierno aprueba los criterios relacionados, entre otros, con:
• La admisión de matrículas de nuevo ingreso en la titulación.
• La supresión gradual de la impartición de la docencia.
• Si el título extinguido es sustituido por otro similar (modificando la naturaleza del título), fija las condiciones que facilitan a los/las estudiantes la continuidad de estudios en el nuevo título y las equivalencias entre las materias de uno y otro plan.
Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to students with the following degrees/ diplomas or studies, or any other recognized as equivalent to these:
A.1. Spanish Bachiller, European Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate.
A.2. Baccalaureate from European Union Member States’ education systems or other countries withinternational agreements.
A.3. Advanced Technician in Vocational Training, Advanced Technician in Plastic Arts and Design orAdvanced Technician in Sports Education, from the Spanish Education System.
A.4.Studies carried out in European Union Member States or in other countries with international reciprocal agreements which meet the academic requirements in those States to access their university study programmes.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.
A.6. Partial (foreign or Spanish) university studies.
Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is also possible for:
B.1. People over twenty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
B.2. People over forty with work or professional experience related to a university field of knowledge.
B.3. People over forty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
Likewise, access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to:
C.1. People meeting the requirements to enter university according to the Spanish Education System regulations prior to Ley Orgánica 8/2013, of December 9.
The Degree in Optometry by the USC aims to educate graduates in optics and optometry care highly qualified eye care by developing activities for the prevention, detection, evaluation and treatment of impaired vision that respond to the demands of society
Que los estudiantes hayan demostrado poseer y comprender conocimientos en un área de estudio que parte de la base de la educación secundaria general, y se suele encontrar a un nivel que, si bien se apoya en libros de texto avanzados, incluye también algunos aspectos que implican conocimientos procedentes de la vanguardia de su campo de estudio;
Que los estudiantes sepan aplicar sus conocimientos a su trabajo o vocación de una forma profesional y posean las competencias que suelen demostrarse por medio de la elaboración y defensa de argumentos y la resolución de problemas dentro de su área de estudio;
Que los estudiantes tengan la capacidad de reunir e interpretar datos relevantes (normalmente dentro de su área de estudio) para emitir juicios que incluyan una reflexión sobre temas relevantes de índole social, científica o ética;
Que los estudiantes puedan transmitir información, ideas, problemas y soluciones a un público tanto especializado como no especializado;
Que los estudiantes hayan desarrollado aquellas habilidades de aprendizaje necesarias para emprender estudios posteriores con un alto grado de autonomía.
1. Graduates possess the knowledge and understanding that define and articulate the Optometry how scientific discipline
2. Can apply this knowledge to identify, articulate and solve problems in the field of Optometry
3. Have ability to collect and interpret data, information and relevant results related to Optometry
4. Be able to continue their training and learning with a high degree of autonomy
5. You are able to tackle their professional and educational activity since respect for the Code of Ethics optometrist
1. Conocer, diseñar y aplicar programas de prevención y mantenimiento relacionados con la salud visual de la población
2. Valorar e incorporar los avances tecnológicos necesarios para el correcto desarrollo de su actividad profesional
3. Ser capaz de planificar y ejecutar proyectos de investigación
4. Demostrar que posee conocimientos, habilidades y destrezas en la atención sanitaria del paciente
5. Adquirir la capacidad para realizar una gestión clínica centrada en el paciente, en la economía de la salud y el uso eficiente de los recursos sanitarios
6. Recogida de datos en la elaboración de historias clínicas
7. Realizar y relacionar las pruebas instrumentales en cada caso clínico
8. Emitir un diagnóstico y recomendar el tratamiento y /o compensación acomodados
9. Prevención de anomalías oculares y visuales.
10. Detección de anomalías oculares y visuales.
11. Manejo de instrumentación
Mobility
La movilidad de los/as estudiantes está regulada a través del “Reglamento de intercambios interuniversitarios”. A través de la Oficina de Relaciones Exteriores se gestionan programas de intercambio tanto nacionales (SICUE), como europeos (ERASMUS) y extracomunitarios (intercambios con países de América Latina o países de habla inglesa):
Internships
Prácticas Tuteladas
Las Practicas Tuteladas constituyen una materia obligatoria en el curriculum del Grado en Óptica y Optometría que tienen como objeto proporcionar al alumno la posibilidad de aplicar los conocimientos adquiridos de acuerdo a las competencias que marca la ficha ministerial. Se pretende que el futuro óptico-optometrista se integre en el ámbito profesional, preparándolo para realizar actividades a las que se van a dedicar en su futuro ejercicio profesional.
Se podrán realizar en establecimientos sanitarios de óptica, centros de salud, clínicas, hospitales y empresas del sector.
Para poder matricularse será necesario haber superado los tres primeros cursos del grado.
Los traballos fin de grado consistirán en la elaboración, por parte del alumnado, de un trabajo original en el que se acrediten los conocimientos y destrezas adquiridas durante los estudios realizados en la titulación. Incluirá, como mínimo, tareas de búsqueda y revisión bibliográfica, lectura e integración de información, elaboración de información relevante, redacción, y presentación y defensa.