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.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Glenside Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B511
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelYou must complete two A2s from the following: Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology. UCAS Tariff136 Access to HE Diploma30 Level 3 credits in at least 2 of the following subjects (15 in each): Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology and Psychology. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeA minimum of two Higher Level subjects from Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)You will need a minimum of ten units across two subjects from Maths, Use of Maths, 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. 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 5Grade B/5 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 or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs. T LevelScience 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. |
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