Optometry MSci
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Course Overview - Optometry MSci
An optometrist is a highly skilled health professional trained to provide specialist eye care services, including sight tests, eye examinations, and contact lens fitting. They work in hospitals, the community, and other related settings.
There is a growing need for people who can provide these services, particularly as the NHS evolves.
Studying this subject will set you on the right path towards a rewarding career as a health professional, with excellent employment and salary prospects open to well-trained graduates.
An optometrist is a highly skilled health professional trained to provide specialist eye care services, including sight tests, eye examinations, and contact lens fitting. They work in hospitals, the community, and other related settings. <br/><br/>There is a growing need for people who can provide these services, particularly as the NHS evolves. <br/><br/>Studying this subject will set you on the right path towards a rewarding career as a health professional, with excellent employment and salary prospects open to well-trained graduates.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Glenside Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B511
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
136
Access to HE Diploma
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum of H5 and an H6 in two relevant subjects. Subjects include Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
You'll need a minimum of a Distinction and a Merit overall in an Applied Science Extended Diploma. Ten units would need to be from two of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
You must achieve two of the following: Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills and Numeracy as alternatives to a Maths GCSE for this course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
You'll need a minimum of a Distinction and a Merit overall in an Applied Science Extended Diploma. Ten units would need to be from two of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. We do not accept Cambridge Technical qualifications in Sport and Physical Activity.
A level
Grades B and C from two of the following at A2: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology.
T Level
You will have either a B or C in your Core Component in Science or Healthcare Science. Your T Level would be considered as meeting the equivalent of 1 Science A-Level meaning you would need to have further study to meet our full entry requirements. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least an A in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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