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Master of Optometry - MOptom
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Optometry - MOptom
Main Site
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Optometry is a healthcare profession concerned with the examination, diagnosis and treatment of the human eye and visual system. In our aging population, the demand for eye care is expected to increase, and optometrists are ideally placed to help meet this demand in both the NHS and private practice.Our integrated 4-year Master of Optometry (MOptom) programme has been completely redesigned for 2024, modernising our course content and structure to enable you to proceed directly to registration as a fully-qualified optometrist with the General Optical Council (GOC) upon completion. The course is clinically-focussed from the start. You will learn all the practical techniques, theoretical underpinnings, professionalism and communication skills required to qualify as an optometrist. You will be taught at one of the UK’s longest-established optometry schools by academics and tutors who are experts in their fields. Our world-class teaching facilities have recently been refurbished with £1.2 million of new state-of-the-art equipment and include an integrated eye clinic and our unique Directed Learning Suites. Our course is renowned for its clinical emphasis and these skills are taught right from the start of the course. You will learn the essential skills required of an optometrist during years 1 and 2, before progressing to gain experience, under expert supervision, in the university’s own eye clinic in year 3. You will then proceed into a 44-week extended clinical placement delivered in partnership with the College of Optometrists in year 4. The extended clinical placement is a period of paid employment within optometric practice, external to the university. Students will be responsible for applying for and securing this placement with the support of the College of Optometrists and the university’s Career and Employability service. Upon graduation, you will be a skilled, patient-focussed optometrist ready for modern optometric practice. You will be eligible to register with the GOC and practise independently as an optometrist in the UK. You will be highly employable, having developed excellent clinical and communication skills and will be well equipped for lifelong learning and ongoing professional development throughout your career.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
136 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
AAB from 3 Full A Levels to include AA in two pure Science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths) plus a B in another subject excluding General Studies. One re-sit per subject may be acceptable. Please note that where a Science A-level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element.
A minimum of 136 UCAS points from 5 subjects (to include English Language at Grade A or B and three science subjects at Grade A).
AAB from 3 Full A Levels to include AA in two pure Science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths) plus a B in another subject excluding General Studies. Also five GCSE's at grade C or grade 4 to include English Language, Maths (note: GCSE English Language and Mathematics equivalences will not be accepted) and at least one of the following: Double Award Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
As UCAS Tariff Science, Medicine, Science and Engineering, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Sciences access courses accepted. Those applying with Access courses are only required to have GCSE English Language and Maths, plus one Science subject (Double Award Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at grade C or grade 4.Applicants holding or studying towards Access to HE qualifications who meet the above requirements will be considered on an individual basis based on suitable employment history that demonstrates strong communication, inter-personal, scientific and/or numerical skills. Employment history should be detailed within the UCAS form, and its relevance to optometry should be discussed within the UCAS personal statement. Verification by employer reference will be sought during the offer process. Employment history within optometric practice or another regulated healthcare profession is preferred (e.g. optical assistant, clinical assistant), but any relevant experience will be considered. The duration and recency of relevant work will also be taken into account. Previous A-level performance may be accepted in lieu of, or as supplement to, employment history on an individual basis.
136 UCAS tariff points to include 2 Higher Level science subjects at Grade 6. Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B. (Language A: Literature, Literature and Performance and Language ab initio are not accepted). Must include 2 science subjects at the Higher Level at least a Grade 6.
Only accepted if combined with a Pure Science A-level minimum grade B.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£23,290 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£23,290 per year
Students from International
£23290 Per year
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