The Ophthalmic Science program at School of Health Science, Chitwan, follows the CTEVT curriculum titled Proficiency Certificate Level in Ophthalmic Science. School of Health Science is a CTEVT constituent school located at Bharatpur-10, Chitwan, Bagmati Province, Nepal.
The program prepares middle-level ophthalmic health personnel for eye health services in hospital and community settings. It covers ophthalmology, general medicine, common ocular disorders, community ophthalmology, low vision, ophthalmic dispensing, ocular surgery support, and clinical practice.
Course: PCL in Ophthalmic Science
Curriculum Title: Proficiency Certificate Level in Ophthalmic Science
Awarded Degree: Proficiency Certificate Level in Ophthalmic Science (Ophthalmology)
College: School of Health Science
Location: Bharatpur-10, Chitwan, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Affiliation: CTEVT
Duration: Three years
System: Yearly system
Group Size: Maximum 40 students in a batch
Medium of Instruction: English and/or Nepali
Minimum Attendance: 90% in each subject
Professional Council Link: Nepal Health Professional Council
The course is structured as a three-year program. One academic year consists of a maximum of 35 academic weeks, and one academic week consists of a maximum of 40 hours, excluding the evaluation period.
Major subject areas include:
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Ocular Pharmacology and Pathology
Ocular Disorders
Systemic Diseases and Eye
Optics, Refraction, and Binocular Vision
Investigative Ophthalmology
Ocular Surgery
Community Ophthalmology
Low Vision and Ophthalmic Dispensing
Clinical Practice I, II, and III
The program aims to prepare students to:
Develop knowledge and skills in ophthalmology and general medicine
Identify and respond to community eye health problems
Apply basic clinical skills for common ocular disorders
Work in different eye and health care settings
Develop professional conduct required for ophthalmic health work
Support eye care services in hospital and community settings
Applicants must meet the CTEVT entry requirements for Proficiency Certificate Level in Ophthalmic Science. The stated entry criteria include:
SLC Pass or SLC/SEE with minimum GPA 2.0 and C grade in Compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science
TSLC in Ophthalmology with minimum 68.33%
Entrance examination administered by CTEVT
Admission is handled through the CTEVT system. Applicants use the ITMS Online application process, select School of Health Science, choose the relevant program and category, and submit the required application and documents.
The entrance examination is administered by CTEVT. Admission, examination, registration, and result processes follow CTEVT rules and guidelines.
Applicants submit scanned copies of the required documents during the application process:
SEE/SLC, TSLC, or equivalent mark sheet and character certificate
Recent passport-size color photograph, 35x45 mm
Citizenship certificate or birth registration certificate for minors
Equivalence certificate for applicants who completed SLC or equivalent outside Nepal
Targeted group document, where applicable
The curriculum uses classroom, practical, field-based, and clinical learning methods. Teaching methods include:
Illustrated lecture and tutorial
Group discussion and demonstration
Simulation and guided practice
Practical experience and fieldwork
Report writing and term paper presentation
Community campaign and case analysis
Project work and independent learning
The course follows CTEVT examination and evaluation procedures. Students must complete internal assessment requirements before appearing in final examinations.
The minimum pass mark is 40% in theory and 50% in practical. Students must also secure the required pass marks in internal assessment. Back paper provision is available under CTEVT rules, and students must pass all subjects of all years within six years from the enrollment date.
PCL in Ophthalmic Science is connected with eye health services, basic ophthalmic clinical work, community eye care, refraction-related learning, low vision support, ophthalmic dispensing, and ocular surgery assistance.
Graduates who complete the course are eligible for registration with Nepal Health Professional Council in the related category. They are also eligible for positions equivalent to Non-gazette 1st class/Level 5 technical level as Health Worker in eye or health institutions, as prescribed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal and related agencies.
Graduates may pursue work areas connected with:
Eye hospitals
Health institutions
Community eye health services
Ophthalmic clinical support
Refraction and binocular vision-related support
Low vision and ophthalmic dispensing services
Ocular surgery assistance
Eye health record and patient support work
Address: Bharatpur-10, Chitwan, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Phone: +977-56-510243
Mobile: +977-9855047694
Email: info@sohs.edu.np
Alternate Email: sohsbharatpur@gmail.com
Website: http://sohs.edu.np
PCL in Ophthalmic Science at School of Health Science is a CTEVT health science program offered at Bharatpur-10, Chitwan. The course focuses on ophthalmology, general medicine, eye health services, community ophthalmology, clinical practice, and ophthalmic support work.
For students and guardians, the main points to review are eligibility, CTEVT entrance process, course duration, attendance requirement, curriculum structure, examination rules, and professional council registration pathway.
The official curriculum title is Proficiency Certificate Level in Ophthalmic Science.
The program duration is three years. It follows the yearly system.
Yes. School of Health Science is a CTEVT constituent school, and the program follows the CTEVT curriculum.
Applicants need SLC Pass or SLC/SEE with minimum GPA 2.0 and C grade in Compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science. TSLC in Ophthalmology with minimum 68.33% is also included as an entry route. Applicants must pass the CTEVT entrance examination.
The curriculum includes Ocular Anatomy and Physiology, Ocular Pharmacology and Pathology, Ocular Disorders, Optics, Refraction and Binocular Vision, Investigative Ophthalmology, Ocular Surgery, Community Ophthalmology, Low Vision and Ophthalmic Dispensing, and Clinical Practice.
The professional council link for Ophthalmic Science is Nepal Health Professional Council.
