Introduction to Optometry - CertHE
City St George's, University of London
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City St George's, University of London

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Optometry is a career that makes a real difference to people suffering from vision impairment and sight loss. If you’re interested in studying our Master of Optometry (Moptom) but lack the entry requirements, this is an alternative entry route. It is also suitable if you want to work as an optical assistant.If you want to study optometry at degree level but lack the entry requirements or confidence for university study, this one-year course is for you. You should have a passion for science and ...Read more

Optometry is a career that makes a real difference to people suffering from vision impairment and sight loss. If you’re interested in studying our Master of Optometry (Moptom) but lack the entry requirements, this is an alternative entry route. It is also suitable if you want to work as an optical assistant.If you want to study optometry at degree level but lack the entry requirements or confidence for university study, this one-year course is for you. You should have a passion for science and the desire to work with the public in the healthcare sector.Gain a firm foundation in core subjects required to study BSc OptometryLearn about clinical and professional optometric practiceDevelop your confidence and skills to excel in a university environmentProgress to a four-year Master of Optometry (Moptom) on successful completion of this course.Optometry students at City University London benefit from excellent facilities, which include a range of purpose-built clinics and laboratories on campus, as well as our state-of-the-art clinic, City Sight, which offers optometric services to the general public.Our Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences has an excellent reputation with expert academics from a wide range of disciplines. Our staff include optometrists, ophthalmologists, dispensing opticians, orthoptists, physicists, psychologists, neuroscientists and biologists.UCAS code - B513

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26 Jul 24

I'm an optometry student entering my third year in September 2024. The lecturers are very nice and supportive; however, the optometry students in Group C are extremely rude,..Read more

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11 Feb 22

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£9,535 per year

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I'm an optometry student entering my third year in September 2024. The lecturers are very nice and supportive; however, the optometry students in Group C are extremely rude,...
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11 Feb 22
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City St George's, University of London
City St George's, University of London , London

City St George’s, University of London educates more than 27,000 students from over 170 countries across three campuses in...

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City St George's, University of London
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