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GCUs Optometry programme, UCAS code B515.

Study an integrated Master’s programme and become a qualified optometrist, learning how to detect, diagnose and manage conditions of the eye and vision.

Optometrists detect sight problems and prescribe and dispense spectacles, contact lenses and other aids to vision. They also play a key role in diagnosing and managing a wide range of eye conditions, including infective and inflammatory disorders, cataract and glaucoma.

GCU’s integrated Master’s programme in Optometry provides a comprehensive training in the theor...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA

Application Details

Course Code

B515

Institution Code

G42

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

including Higher in Essay-based subject, Maths and 2 Sciences from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology and Environmental Science.

Access to HE Diploma

D:45

Science based Access course that includes Maths and Physics

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*DD

in Applied Science/Science PLUS GCSE Maths at A/7 and English at B/6

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H2,H3,H3

to include English or Essay based subject, Maths and 2 science subjects

Scottish HNC

Pass

Applied Science with graded unit A. Achieved at first attempt.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry.  Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship

A level

A,A,A

to include two sciences and Maths

T Level

D

Health and Science: Science or Health and Science: Healthcare Science or Health and Science: Health PLUS GCSE Maths at A/7, Double Science at AA/77 and English at B/6

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £19,300

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