BOPTOM (HONS) Optometry

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT

3 years full-time
Year 1

Core modules
Geometrical and Visual Optics
Clinical Optometry 1- Introduction to Optometric Practice
Human and Ocular Anatomy
Theoretical and Practical Ophthalmic Lenses
Optical Professionalism

Year 2
Core modules
Clinical Optometry 2 - Skills for Optometric Practice
Pharmacology and Pathology
Monocular, Binocular and Paediatric Vision
Introduction to Ocular Disease
Clinical Optometry 3 - Introduction to Professional Practice

Year 3
Core modules
Undergraduate Major Project
Clinical Optometry 5 - Professional Practice
Clinical Optometry 6 - Advanced Contact Lens Practice
Optometry, Society and Environment
Clinical Optometry 4 - Advanced Optometric Practice

Modules are subject to change and availability.

Standard entry requirements

Main

• Grades AAB at A level with grades AA to come from 2 Subjects from: Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry at first sitting or first resit.
• 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths at grade C, or grade 4, and either Physics at grade B, or grade 5, or Double Award Science at grades BB, or grades 55.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 ( Academic level), or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and registration with the General Optical Council (GOC) will be required prior to commencing your course.
   

Notes

This course does not accept applications for deferred entry.
This course is available for entry to year 1 only.

Alternatives

• A First degree with Honours in a relevant Science subject. (Ophthalmic Dispensing, Optical Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Pharmacology, Mathematics, Physics, Biology) at a minimum final classification of 2:1 and with a minimum overall percentage of 65%.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 33 points is accepted. This must include three from the following: Maths 6 points at Higher Level, Chemistry 6 points at Higher Level, Physics 6 points at Higher Level, Biology 6 points at Higher Level. In addition, three further subjects are required at Higher or Standard Level at a minimum of 5 points each.
• Grades AAB from Scottish Advanced Highers, with grades AA to come from 2 Subjects from: Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry at first sitting or first resit.
• Grades H1H1H2H2H3 from Irish Leaving Certificate at Higher level, at least 3 must come from: Maths, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
• International Baccalaureate Certificates are accepted, this must include a minimum of 3 subjects at Higher level from: Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, at a minimum of 6 points each.
• If you are applying as a registered Dispensing Optician you need to have ABDO Professional qualifications at 65% or above overall at the first sitting or Merit/Distinction in the FdSc Ophthalmic Dispensing registrable degree. Proof of registration with the GOC as a Dispensing Optician will also be required.
• Exclusions
• A level General Studies is not accepted for entry to this course.
• BTEC qualifications are not accepted for entry to this course.
• Access to HE Diplomas are not accepted for entry to this course.
• Scottish Highers are not accepted for entry to this course. We can only accept Scottish Advanced Highers.
• Foundation degrees are not accepted for entry to this course.
   

Important additional notes
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Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

Tuition fees for international students (2022/23)
£14,300

International students starting 2022/23 (full-time, per year)
You can pay your tuition fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will also ask you for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter. Details will be in your offer letter.

Careers

As our Optometry degree is fully accredited by the General Optical Council, you can join The College of Optometrists’ scheme for registration once you graduate.

Once you’re a registered optometrist, you could go on to work in your own practice, a hospital, or an international optical company. You could also take the first step towards becoming an academic or a researcher with our postgraduate research degree. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get a discount on your fees.

For students who complete their first year of BOptom Optometry to an exceptional high standard, there may be the opportunity to transfer to Year 1 of MBChB Medicine. We encourage your interest in studying medicine, but it should be noted that this is a highly competitive route and there is limited availability.