Course Overview - Optometry
Do you want to pursue an exciting career as an eye-care professional? Here at Plymouth you will benefit from a forward-thinking clinically focused degree. Our course allows you to engage in the industry while equipping you with the core clinical skills, professional training and confidence required for a successful career as a registered optometrist.
- Become part of a pioneering clinical degree programme – the first to bring optometry to the South West.
- Develop your clinical and communication skills while working with real patients at our Centre for E...
Do you want to pursue an exciting career as an eye-care professional? Here at Plymouth you will benefit from a forward-thinking clinically focused degree. Our course allows you to engage in the industry while equipping you with the core clinical skills, professional training and confidence required for a successful career as a registered optometrist. <br/><br/><br/>- Become part of a pioneering clinical degree programme – the first to bring optometry to the South West.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your clinical and communication skills while working with real patients at our Centre for Eyecare Excellence (CEE) optometry practice throughout your third year.<br/><br/><br/>- See your studies in a real-world context, with regional practice placements during Years 1, 2 and 4 and a hospital placement in Year 3.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore the theory side of the course at InterCity Place, with brand new clinical facilities, equipment and learning spaces.<br/><br/><br/>- Join a close-knit team of staff and students and benefit from an open, supportive environment.<br/><br/><br/>- Boost your employability through learning in a way that’s based on solving problems, working together and communicating well with others.<br/><br/><br/>- Graduate with the scientific and clinical knowledge, as well as the professional training, required by the General Optical Council (GOC) to practise as an optometrist.<br/><br/><br/>- To complement your formal learning we offer regular PALS sessions that provide the opportunity for you to learn with and from your peers. Share knowledge, discuss ideas, and ask questions in a relaxed and friendly environment.<br/><br/><br/>The MOptom (Hons) Optometry programme is being adapted as part of the GOC Education and Training Requirements.
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