Program Overview

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MSci Optometry

The MSci Optometry program is a four-year undergraduate degree that provides students with in-depth academic and practical grounding in optometry. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue a rewarding career in optometry.

About the Program

The program combines theory, extensive practical sessions, and placements to set students up for success. Students will benefit from real-world experience and patient contact from Year one onwards, gaining a variety of clinical experience in the optometry training suite and through external placements each year.

Why Study Optometry?

Optometrists are highly skilled health professionals who provide specialist eye care services, including sight tests, eye examinations, and contact lens fitting. Studying optometry will set students on a path towards a rewarding career with excellent employment and salary prospects.

Why UWE Bristol?

UWE Bristol offers a highly specialist on-site optometry facility and fantastic placement opportunities. The program is approved by the General Optical Council (GOC), and students will be taught by highly experienced optometrists involved in optometry research.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• GCSE: Grade B/5 or above in Mathematics and Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature, and Double Science or Physics, or equivalent.
• Tariff points: 136
• A-level subjects: Grades B and C from two of the following at A2: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology.
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: A minimum of a Distinction and a Merit overall in an Applied Science Extended Diploma.
• Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit in at least 2 of the following subjects (15 credits in each): Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology and Psychology.
• Baccalaureate IB: A minimum of H5 and an H6 in two relevant subjects.
• Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
• Cambridge Technical: You'll need a minimum of a Distinction and a Merit overall in an Applied Science Extended Diploma.

Structure

The program is divided into four years, with the following structure:

Year One

• Contact Lenses
• Dispensing and Optical Appliances 1
• Foundation Optometry Skills
• Investigative Skills
• Ocular Anatomy and the Visual System
• Professional Development and Communication

Year Two

• Advanced Contact Lenses
• Dispensing and Optical Appliances 2
• Ocular Pathology
• Primary Care Routine and Binocular Vision
• The Ageing Eye
• The Body and Pharmacology

Year Three

• Glaucoma Advanced Studies or Medical Retina Advanced Studies
• Advanced Ocular Pathology and Pharmacology
• Clinical Optometry and Leadership
• Clinical Optometry and Preparing for Clinical Learning in Practice
• Evidence Based Optometry
• Shared Care and Prescribing

Final Year

• Clinical Learning in Practice 1
• Clinical Learning in Practice 2
• Lifelong Learning Project

Fees

The fees for the program are as follows:

• Home Annual (Per Year) Fee: ｣9,535
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): ｣1,192
• International Annual (Per Year) Fee: ｣17,000
• International Module Fee (15 Credit): ｣2,125

Features

The program has the following features:

• Professional accreditation by the General Optical Council (GOC)
• Placements across the UK, providing varied experience in optometric settings
• State-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated optometry training facility
• Opportunities to work with real patients in the on-site clinic

Careers

The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue a rewarding career in optometry. Graduates will be well-placed to secure work in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, community practice, lens manufacturers, optical laboratories, or charities providing eye care services around the world.