Optometry - MOptom
Ulster University
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Master of Optometry - MOptom

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Coleraine

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Master of Optometry - MOptom

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At Ulster we offer a 4-year Master of Optometry with Honours degree program. sight, ocular disease and problems related to general health. Optometrists are also licensed to fit and supply optical appliances such as spectacles, contact lenses and low vision aids. Optometrists are responsible for detection, diagnosis and management of ocular disease and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system. They are the foremost provider of primary eye care in the UK and are responsible for a ...Read more

At Ulster we offer a 4-year Master of Optometry with Honours degree program. sight, ocular disease and problems related to general health. Optometrists are also licensed to fit and supply optical appliances such as spectacles, contact lenses and low vision aids. Optometrists are responsible for detection, diagnosis and management of ocular disease and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system. They are the foremost provider of primary eye care in the UK and are responsible for a significant proportion of ocular referrals to the secondary care sector. Studying for an Optometry degree you will discover the fascinating way in which the visual system works and learn to help patients of all ages to keep their eyes healthy and achieve the best vision possible. You will explore everything from the physiology and psychology of vision, to how to conduct an eye test, prescribe glasses and contact lenses and detect signs of injury or disease (both in the eye and the rest of the body). You will practise your new skills in the range of specialist clinics that are available in our on-campus eye clinic and you will also visit local hospital eye clinics to further broaden your experience.If you are interested in problem-solving, science and working with people the Optometry degree at Ulster will provide you with the training you need to become an Optometrist. You will benefit from the small class sizes (approximately 36 per year), unique to Ulster, which ensures our students have excellent access to patients, equipment and lecturing staff. Our graduates consistently score our course in the top three of UK Optometry degrees and go on to careers in high street practice, hospital practice, the optical industry, vision science research and academia.

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SR
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30 Mar 21

So far, despite the current restrictions due to the pandemic, I am loving my time here. The course itself its really enjoyable, and the facilities are also great. I’d also..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£4,855 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£17,490 per year

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£17,490 per year

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So far, despite the current restrictions due to the pandemic, I am loving my time here. The course itself its really enjoyable, and the facilities are also great. I’d also...
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Ulster University
University House Cromore Road Coleraine Northern Ireland BT52 1SA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: University   0.2 miles away

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