Optometry MOptom
Course Overview - Optometry MOptom
This distinctive 4-year Optometry degree programme at the University of Hertfordshire integrates theory, science and practice from year one. Across all 4 years students will focus on achieving parallel success: as a professional clinician and as a scientist. One of the ways this course so unique is, it is the first Optometry degree with incorporation and involvement with the College of Optometrists. This allows us to include the pre-registration year within this 4 year masters programme, meaning that upon completion of your degree you will be a registered Optometrist. Students will ...
This distinctive 4-year Optometry degree programme at the University of Hertfordshire integrates theory, science and practice from year one. Across all 4 years students will focus on achieving parallel success: as a professional clinician and as a scientist. One of the ways this course so unique is, it is the first Optometry degree with incorporation and involvement with the College of Optometrists. This allows us to include the pre-registration year within this 4 year masters programme, meaning that upon completion of your degree you will be a registered Optometrist. Students will also have early exposure to clinical practice, which will facilitate the integration of scientific knowledge, evidence and practice. This innovative approach will enable students to be competent, confident, safe and employable practitioners at the point of graduation. This will be achieved by using innovative methods of clinical assessments, including simulation, to embed evidence-based practice.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
B510
Institution Code
H36
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Medicine or Allied Health to include 60 credits overall (must include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) with 45 at Level 3, 30 of which must be at distinction (to include Biology or Mathematics) and the remaining 15 at merit. 15 credits must be in Biology and 15 credits in Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass International Baccalaureate (Diploma) with 136-144 UCAS tariff points including 2 Science Subjects (Maths accepted) at Higher Level (minimum level 5).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science, Medical Science or Biomedical Science at grade DDD or above, in addition to an A-Level in Biology, Maths or Physics at grade C or above.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English Language and Mathematics
A level
A,A,B
A,A,A
Minimum two A Levels from Mathematics, Biology/Human Biology, Physics or Chemistry). One A-Level must be from Biology or Mathematics. AS levels for subjects not studied at A level and the EPQ will be considered. Qualifications must have been achieved within the past five years (professional body requirement)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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