Exchange programmes

Eye Care

The study programme of Eye Care will train you to become either an optometrist or an orthopaedist, both specialist of the visual system.

Do you like helping people and do you have a particular interest in the visual system? Then read on! The bachelor programme of Eye Care at Odisee, University of Applied Sciences is a unique programme in Flanders, and as such the only place to study optometry or orthoptics.

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Long traineeship (20 ECTS)

The course component can consist of a tailor-made traineeship or a scientific project. A combination of both (traineeship and project) can be considered as a possibility but needs to be agreed upon in advance.

  • Tailor-made traineeship

    The traineeship is aimed at acquiring laboratory skills in orthoptics, optometric skills, visual training, low vision skills and contact lens fitting skills.

    The traineeship can take place at several locations: optician shops including optometry, optometry practices, contact lens practices, low vision practices, ophthalmological practices, hospitals or the Odisee Campus Terranova in Brussels.

  • Scientific project

    Another option can be a scientific project based on scientific research conducted on our campus.

Registration

To apply for registration, follow the procedure as described on our page.

Credits

  • Number of European credits: 20.
  • The traineeship is open for students in Optometry, and is in Dutch or French (some possibilities in German or English).
  • The course component requires travelling to different locations in the Dutch, French and/or German communities of the country.
  • Spring semester.

Campus Brussels-Terranova

The traineeship is managed from the Terranova Campus in Brussels. 

Student services

How does Odisee approach inclusive education? What extra services does Odisee offer to its students? And have you heard of the Odibuddy project?

Find out more on our counseling page below. 

Insurance

As a registered student, you are insured for the study-related activities at Odisee, with the civil liability policy and with the collective insurance for accidents, after intervention of the health insurance company.