MSci Optometry

at University of the West of England

Modules
 

• Contact Lenses
• Dispensing and Optical Appliances 1
• Foundation Optometry Skills
• Investigative Skills
• Ocular Anatomy and the Visual System

• Tariff points: 136
• Contextual tariff: 
• GCSE: 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.
• English Language Requirement:
• If your first language isn't English, you need an IELTS score of at least 7 overall. Individual scores for each section of the test must not be lower than 6.5, with the exception of the 'Speaking' section, where a minimum score of 7 is required.
• A-level subjects: Two from the following: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology.
• Relevant subjects: The following qualifications are also approved for entry onto this course as equivalent to Level 3: ABDO Level 6 Diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing, BSc(Hons) Ophthalmic Dispensing (grade third class or above), City and Islington College Diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing - 65% or above.
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: You'll need a minimum of ten units across two subjects from 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 BTEC qualifications in Sport (Performance and Excellence), Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness), or Sport and Exercise Science.
• Access: 30 Level 3 credits in at least 2 of the following subjects (15 in each): Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology and Psychology.
• Baccalaureate IB: A minimum of two Higher Level subjects from Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology.
• Irish Highers: You must achieve two of the following: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology.
• T Levels: Science or Healthcare Science will be considered as meeting the equivalent of 1 Science A-Level.
• 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.
• The following qualifications are also approved for entry onto this course as equivalent to Level 3: ABDO Level 6 Diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing, BSc(Hons) Ophthalmic Dispensing (grade third class or above) and City and Islington College Diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing (65% or above).

International Annual (Per Year) Fee    £15850

To qualify as an optometrist, you'll need to complete your clinical practice placements and pass your master's degree to register as a practicing optometrist with the General Optical Council (GOC).