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Master of Optometry - MOptom
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Full Time
Sep 2026
4 Year
Want an exciting career in eyecare? At Plymouth, you'll study a forward-thinking, clinically focused degree that will equip you with core skills, confidence, and industry experience – preparing you for success as a registered optometrist.
Immersive learning, first-handAt Plymouth, our innovative learning spaces – like the Centre for Eyecare Excellence (CEE) – are designed to help you apply your learning in practice and work with real patients.
Hands-on, real-world experienceYou'll be gaining valuable experience on placements in a range of optometry settings, with regional practice placements during Years 1, 2 and 4 and a hospital placement in Year 3.
Graduate ready to enter the workforceGraduate with the scientific and clinical knowledge, as well as the professional training, required by the General Optical Council (GOC) to practise as an optometrist.
This course is for you if...- you want to become part of a pioneering clinical degree programme – the first to bring optometry to the South West - you want to develop your clinical and communication skills while working with real patients - you want to make a difference to society through healthcare - you want to boost your employability by learning through problem-solving and collaboration.
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