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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
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Do you want to pursue an exciting career as an eye-care professional? Here at Plymouth you will benefit from a forward-thinking clinically focused degree. Our course allows you to engage in the industry while equipping you with the core clinical skills, professional training and confidence required for a successful career as a registered optometrist. - Become part of a pioneering clinical degree programme – the first to bring optometry to the South West.- Develop your clinical and communication skills while working with real patients at our Centre for Eyecare Excellence (CEE) optometry practice throughout your third year.- See your studies in a real-world context, with regional practice placements during Years 1, 2 and 4 and a hospital placement in Year 3.- Explore the theory side of the course at InterCity Place, with brand new clinical facilities, equipment and learning spaces.- Join a close-knit team of staff and students and benefit from an open, supportive environment.- Boost your employability through learning in a way that’s based on solving problems, working together and communicating well with others.- Graduate with the scientific and clinical knowledge, as well as the professional training, required by the General Optical Council (GOC) to practise as an optometrist.- To complement your formal learning we offer regular PALS sessions that provide the opportunity for you to learn with and from your peers. Share knowledge, discuss ideas, and ask questions in a relaxed and friendly environment.The MOptom (Hons) Optometry programme is being adapted as part of the GOC Education and Training Requirements.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB - AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
128 - 136 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15,P:0 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 - 34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D* Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D*D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Typical offer is : ABB including 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Psychology.
ABBBC must include 2 Advanced Highers. Must also be studying at least two subjects from Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science, Psychology. Must hold National 5 in Maths and English
ABBBC must include 2 Advanced Highers. Must also be studying at least two subjects from Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science, Psychology. Must hold National 5 in Maths and English
Typical offer is : ABB including 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Psychology.
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction, which must come from at least 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology. The remaining 15 Level 3 credits must be at Merit. At least 9 credits must come from either Maths or Physics specialisms. Please note: Applications are considered on an individual basis with preference given to those applicants with a strong GCSE profile and those with at least 12 months experience working in optical practice. Preference is also given to those applicants for which it is at least two years since the completion of any previous Level 3 qualification. If you have any queries please contact the Admissions team.
Points will be considered at Confirmation.
Typical offer is 32 points Including 3 subjects at Higher Level, with Grade 6 at Higher Level in 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Psychology.English, Maths, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Including 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, PsychologyEnglish, Maths, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Points will be considered at Confirmation.
Must be in a Science subject, and only considered in combination with a Science or Mathematics A Level at Grade A. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.
Only considered in combination with A Levels. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.
From a Science profile. It must include at least 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Psychology.If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.
Considered in combination with 2 relevant A Levels. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.
Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received
Points will be considered at Confirmation.
Students living in
Rest of World
£18,100 per year
Students from International
Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).
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