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Available for Clearing 2024
**Course Overview**
Our BSc Ophthalmic Dispensing is a unique, two-year fast-track programme for those in the industry who want to gain qualifications while working.
The programme blends online delivery with week-long, on-campus blocks, embedding learning with clinical and practical skills. You can see how the knowledge from the programme can be applied in the real world within your workplace.
On successful completion of this programme, you may have the opportunity to transfer onto the Optometry programme if you meet the requirements to a satisfactory stan...
**Course Overview**<br/><br/>Our BSc Ophthalmic Dispensing is a unique, two-year fast-track programme for those in the industry who want to gain qualifications while working.<br/><br/>The programme blends online delivery with week-long, on-campus blocks, embedding learning with clinical and practical skills. You can see how the knowledge from the programme can be applied in the real world within your workplace.<br/><br/>On successful completion of this programme, you may have the opportunity to transfer onto the Optometry programme if you meet the requirements to a satisfactory standard.<br/><br/>Please note this course is only available to UK students.<br/><br/>**Why study with us**<br/><br/><br/>- A fast-track format means you start your pre-registration in your last year and you could be a registered dispensing optician within two years of starting the course.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll have access to our brand new purpose-built vision sciences facilities including specialist dispensing and refraction labs.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have the opportunity to learn within our on campus Eye Health Clinic, equivalent to a high street practice and open to members of the public.<br/><br/><br/>**What you’ll do**<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll be taught by experienced practitioners and visiting clinicians who help supervise and facilitate specific aspects of the programme.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain experience with volunteer patients, from visual impairment charities, who are part of the programme too.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll be able to visit large scale glazing labs and youll have access to specialist labs such as the Dispensing and Optometry Pre-Clinical space.<br/><br/><br/>**Accreditations**<br/><br/><br/>- This course is accredited by the General Optical Council. They are the regulator for optical professions in the UK and set standards for optical education and training, performance and conduct. You will need to be registered them throughout the duration of your studies.<br/><br/><br/>**Future careers** <br/><br/>As a registered dispensing optician, with a BSc in Ophthalmic Dispensing, you could start your own business, work in a primary care or hospital setting or high street optical practice.<br/><br/>With further study, in specialist areas, or with a research degree, you could also have a career developing new technologies and treatment options.
It's more important than ever to consider the cost of your education. At UCLan, you'll be well-equipped for the road ahead, whatever you study.
All first year full-time Clearing students are guaranteed a room in halls at their Preston Campus. Included in UCLan's halls of residence are bills, WiFi, on-site laundry, kitchen appliances, bedding, 24/7 security and social spaces.
You will learn from leaders in their field at UCLan, their academic staff will use their expertise and real-world experience to create courses, that range from Accounting to Youth Work, that ...
It's more important than ever to consider the cost of your education. At UCLan, you'll be well-equipped for the road ahead, whatever you study. <br/><br/>All first year full-time Clearing students are guaranteed a room in halls at their Preston Campus. Included in UCLan's halls of residence are bills, WiFi, on-site laundry, kitchen appliances, bedding, 24/7 security and social spaces. <br/><br/>You will learn from leaders in their field at UCLan, their academic staff will use their expertise and real-world experience to create courses, that range from Accounting to Youth Work, that will allow you to secure your dream job. UCLan focuses on employability, they have close links with leading employers across the Northwest and build work experience into a wide range of courses to ensure you thrive in your chosen field.<br/><br/>If you're interested in applying to UCLan, come see it for yourself, call now to find out more information or click to visit their website where you can book a place on a campus tour!
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B590
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1
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