BSc(Hons)Optometry
| Study location | United Kingdom, Bristol, Glenside Campus |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc(Hons) |
| Course code | B510 |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Good grades in English, Mathematics and Double Science or Physics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS score of at least 7 overall. Individual scores for each section of the test must not be lower than 6, with the exception of the ‘Speaking’ section, where a minimum score of 7 is required. |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Dispensing Opticians Suitable applicants with Fellow of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians status will be considered on an individual basis. We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application. Please be aware that there may be additional costs to undertaking your studies relating to travel and accommodation in respect of placements. If you have any questions regarding additional costs, please visit an Information Point. Students are required to purchase their own dispensing rulers (approximately £16 at the time of publication) and may also wish to purchase their own equipment (retinoscope, ophthalmoscope, trial frame, volk lens, budgie stick and pen torch approximately £1,500) for additional practice. The Optometry team will provide opportunities for you to purchase discounted equipment directly from the manufacturers should you wish to do so. As well as meeting the academic entry requirements, you will need to complete the Occupational Health Questionnaire. Health assessment/declaration/vaccinations You must be in good health and up-to-date with your routine immunisations eg tetanus, diphtheria, polio and MMR. If you are offered a place, you will be required to complete a questionnaire and must be prepared to undergo a medical examination. You will also be required to confirm your status in respect of a number of infectious diseases and immunisations (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, varicella, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV antibodies) and be prepared to have all required vaccinations. If your vaccinations are not up to date this will affect your ability to continue on your course. If you have any concerns with regards to vaccinations please raise this at the point of application. Disclosure of criminal background The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 does not apply and all convictions, including those which are spent, must be disclosed. This is in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. If you are offered a place, you must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to complete a disclosure application form. All information will be treated in confidence and only taken into account when absolutely necessary. Selection event Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a selection event. Your performance will be assessed during all activities, by a team of assessors. Successful applicants will be offered a place. |
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Overview
Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.
Career opportunities
You’ll need to complete your degree with a 2:2 to move onto your pre-registration year as a trainee optometrist. You’ll need to successfully complete your pre-registration assessed clinical training in practice to be able to register as a practising optometrist with the General Optical Council (GOC).
Throughout this course, you must be registered with the General Optical Council and follow their standards. Without registration or if your registration lapses, you will not be able to carry out any practical work, and your assessments may not count towards your final award. This may therefore prevent your progression.
We’ll support you to arrange your pre-registration year, arrange employer introductions and provide interview practice.
You will only receive a GOC approved award having met both the academic and professional (competency and patient experience) requirements:
- Sufficient academic credits have been attained
- The required amount and type of patient experience has been obtained
- The required GOC core competencies have been achieved
- A 2:2 classification (or equivalent standard of 50% at master’s level) has been attained
- You have maintained registration with the GOC for the duration of you study
As a registered student optometrist, you’ll be well placed to seek work in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, private practice,lens manufacturers, optical laboratories or charities providing eye care services around the world.
You could also go into research, or progress onto a master’s in optometry. As you become more experienced, you may choose to enhance your clinical skills further by completing higher qualifications with The College of Optometrists.
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you