Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Optometry
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-26 | - |
2025-09-26 | - |
Program Overview
This Level 0 program provides a comprehensive foundation in optics and ophthalmic dispensing, preparing students for further study in optometry or related fields. Through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical classes, students gain a strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, mathematics, and clinical skills. The program emphasizes personalized attention, career prospects, and the integration of theory, research, and practice.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Level 0
- Academic Skills (15 Credits, Compulsory)
- Foundations in Anatomy and Physiology (15 Credits, Compulsory)
- Geometric Optics (15 Credits, Compulsory)
- Introduction to Clinical Skills (15 Credits, Compulsory)
- Introduction to Ophthalmic Dispensing (30 Credits, Compulsory)
Teaching:
- Teaching comprises a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical classes, supported by computer-assisted and self-directed study.
- Small class sizes ensure quality contact time with lecturers and personalized attention.
- Students have timetabled meetings with their personal tutor.
Careers:
- Graduates may progress onto Year 1 of the MOptom program at the University of Hertfordshire, subject to achieving an average pass of 75%.
- Students who do not achieve the required pass grade may progress onto alternative programs at the University of Hertfordshire within Bioscience, Nutrition and Dietetics or in the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science.
Other:
- The course provides a thorough grounding specific to the professions of optometry and ophthalmic dispensing.
- It prepares students for study at undergraduate level.
- The course integrates theory, research, and practice throughout.
- The course has good job prospects, and the career is suited to those who enjoy working with people.
Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students.
UK StudentsFull time
£9250 for the 2024/2025 academic year
University of Hertfordshire
Entry Requirements:
UCAS points
A Level
BTEC
Access Course Tariff
96 CCC - To include 2 A Levels from science subjects i.e. Biology/Human Biology, Maths, Physics or Chemistry. A minimum of Grade C must be obtained in either Biology or Maths. A-Levels in General Studies and the Extended Project are excluded. MMM - BTEC Extended Diploma with a science profile (not including Early Years or Health & Social Care, must be science based subject to include Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science) in addition to an A-level in either Maths or Biology at grade C or above. Access to HE Diploma in Science, Medicine or Allied Health to include 60 credits overall (must include Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics) with 45 at Level 3, 15 of which must be at Distinction (to include Biology or Maths) and the remaining at merit. 15 credits must be in Biology and 15 credits in maths. Qualifications must have been achieved within the past five years (professional body requirement).
Additional requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSEs at grade 5/B or above, including in English Language and Mathematics and Science.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
IELTS score of 7.0 with 7.0 in each band is required for those for whom English is not their first language.