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Last Updated: 23 Feb 2026

Higher Nitec in Opticianry (3 years)

Make a real transformation in people's lives by helping them see better when you join the Higher Nitec in Opticianry course! As an Optician (eyecare practitioner), you will learn to test a person's vision, measure spectacle prescriptions and take various ocular measurements in order to fit a pair of glasses. This course will teach you to cut ophthalmic lenses and fit them into frames to make spectacles. An Optician is also trained to recommend the correct type of lenses and frames, to suit a person's visual needs, style and facial shape.

ITE College East
Admission type: JIEN, ITE EAE
Course duration: 3 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'N':
CollegeCourse code
MAS1B3 net aggregate
ITE College East
HF3OP2 - 6

Shortlisted applicants will have to attend an interview and aptitude test.

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Course details

Field of studyHealth Sciences
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Opticianry

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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N-Level students seeking admission through JIE

* Mobile Robotics, Smart Electrical Technology, IoT Applications, Mechanical Design & Automation, and Mobile Web Applications subjects can be used in lieu of Science for admission to this 3-year Higher Nitec course

SubjectGrade
Mathematics or Science*A-D or 1-5

Any 2 other subjects

    		A-D or 1-5

    Internship

    Internship duration3+6 months

    Career prospects

    Upon graduation, Higher Nitec in Opticianry graduates can register under the Optometrists & Opticians Board (OOB) to become provisionally licensed Dispensing & Refraction Opticians. Higher Nitec in Opticianry graduates are employed as Opticians in a variety of settings, such as optical retail stores, independent or joint eye care practices, hospitals or optical laboratories.

    How to register

    Joint Intake Exercise 'N' (JIE 'N')

    You can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. Learn the process and how to apply.

    ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

    You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.