Program Overview
The BSc (Hons) Master of Optometry program prepares students for careers as registered optometrists. It combines academic sciences with clinical and practical studies, providing hands-on experience through a university eye clinic and local hospital placements. Graduates can work in private practice, hospital optometry, or optometric teaching and research, after completing a year of pre-registration training and meeting industry requirements.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The BSc (Hons) Master of Optometry MOptom is a four-year program, including a one-year pathway, designed to prepare students for a career as a registered optometrist. Students will gain experience in the University's own eye clinic and local hospitals, where they will be instructed in the recognition and management of eye disease by senior ophthalmologists. The program's curriculum enables students to progress towards practicing as a registered optometrist, requiring a year of pre-registration training after graduation.
Careers:
Upon completion of the program and a pre-registration year, graduates can pursue careers in:
- Private practice: Providing eye care services to individuals.
- Hospital optometry: Working in hospitals, often specializing in eye disease management.
- Optometric teaching and research: Contributing to the advancement of the field through education and research.
Other:
- The program requires an interest and ability in scientific work, helping and communicating with people, and a measure of manual dexterity.
- The University provides career and employability services to support students in finding part-time work, placements, vacation work, and graduate vacancies.
- Most graduates, after completing the pre-registration year and passing the Final Assessment Examinations set by the College of Optometrists, become registered with the General Optical Council to practice as optometrists.
