BSc (Hons) Optometry

at University of the Highlands and Islands

Modules:
 

• Advanced optometric studies 2
• Community optometry 
• Clinical case studies 3
• Clinical optometry 3
• Advanced optometric studies 1
• Literature review optometry

• 4 Scottish Highers at grade ABBB which must include 2 science subjects out of the following - physics, biology or human biology, chemistry, mathematics 
  • For those without mathematics or physics at higher, National 5 mathematics or National 5 Applications of mathematics at grade B or above or standard grade mathematics (grade 2) level or above
  • English at higher is preferred, although other essay-based subjects such as history or modern studies would be accepted as an alternative. For those without English higher, or equivalent, then National 5 English at grade B or above or standard grade English (grade 2) level or above
     
• 3 A levels at BBB which must include 2 science subjects out of the following - physics, biology or human biology, chemistry, mathematics 
  • For those without mathematics or physics at A level, then GCSE mathematics at a minimum of grade B/5 is required
  • For those without English at A level, then GCSE English Language at minimum grade B/5 is required

International Students:
£14,300

Other career considerations may include:
 

• Research
• Optometric education
• Charity work, helping to deliver eyecare services in developing countries