Optometry MOptom
Course Overview - Optometry MOptom
Want an exciting career in eyecare? At Plymouth, youll study a forward-thinking, clinically focused degree that will equip you with core skills, confidence, and industry experience – preparing you for success as a registered optometrist.
Immersive learning, first-hand
At Plymouth, our innovative learning spaces – like the Centre for Eyecare Excellence (CEE) – are designed to help you apply your learning in practice and work with real patients.
Hands-on, real-world experience
Youll be gaining valuable experience on placements in a range of optometry settings...
Want an exciting career in eyecare? At Plymouth, youll study a forward-thinking, clinically focused degree that will equip you with core skills, confidence, and industry experience – preparing you for success as a registered optometrist.<br/><br/>Immersive learning, first-hand<br/>At Plymouth, our innovative learning spaces – like the Centre for Eyecare Excellence (CEE) – are designed to help you apply your learning in practice and work with real patients.<br/><br/>Hands-on, real-world experience<br/>Youll be gaining valuable experience on placements in a range of optometry settings, with regional practice placements during Years 1, 2 and 4 and a hospital placement in Year 3.<br/><br/>Graduate ready to enter the workforce<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/>This course is for you if...<br/>- you want to become part of a pioneering clinical degree programme – the first to bring optometry to the South West<br/><br/><br/>- you want to develop your clinical and communication skills while working with real patients<br/><br/><br/>- you want to make a difference to society through healthcare<br/><br/><br/>- you want to boost your employability by learning through problem-solving and collaboration. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B511
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
128
136
Typical offer is : ABB including 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Psychology.
Scottish Higher
Achieve 128 points including Advanced Highers grade B in two of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Psychology
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15,P:0
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction, which must come from at least 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology. The remaining 15 Level 3 credits must be at Merit. At least 9 credits must come from either Maths or Physics specialisms. Please note: Applications are considered on an individual basis with preference given to those applicants with a strong GCSE profile and those with at least 12 months experience working in optical practice. Preference is also given to those applicants for which it is at least two years since the completion of any previous Level 3 qualification. If you have any queries please contact the Admissions team.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
34
Typical offer is 32 points Including 3 subjects at Higher Level, with Grade 6 at Higher Level in 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Psychology. English, Maths, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*D
From a Science profile. It must include at least 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Psychology. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
Including 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Psychology English, Maths, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*
Must be in a Science subject, and only considered in combination with a Science or Mathematics A Level at Grade A. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Achieve 128 points including Advanced Highers grade B in two of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science, Psychology
Extended Project
Points will be considered at Confirmation.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Only considered in combination with A Levels. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Points will be considered at Confirmation.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination with 2 relevant A Levels. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.
A level
A,B,B
A,A,B
Typical offer is : ABB including 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Psychology.
T Level
Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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