Optometry with Integrated Foundation Year MOptom
Course Overview - Optometry with Integrated Foundation Year 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/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B519
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
88
Access to HE Diploma
Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
25
to include Grade 3 at Higher level in a science subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP
in a Science subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
88 UCAS Tariff points including Higher Level 4 in a Science subject
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
MMP
in a Science subject
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MMP
in a Science subject
Scottish Advanced Higher
88 tariff points including Advanced Highers
Extended Project
accepted in combination with other qualifications
A level
88 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels, including Grade C in a Science subject. Within the foundation, we aim to build a picture of the circumstances that may have adversely affected an applicant’s education and academic potential. When assessing an application, we will consider a range of educational, social, family, and individual characteristics and experiences. Applications for this course will therefore only be considered if contextual entry requirements are met alongside the required academic criteria. The contextual factors will be noted from your submitted UCAS application, so it is key that these areas are completed on your application. Applicants for this course must not meet the A level and GCSE grade requirements for the three year MOptom (Hons) Optometry course.
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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