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Course Overview - Optometry MSci

An optometrist is a highly skilled health professional trained to provide specialist eye care services, including sight tests, eye examinations, and contact lens fitting. They work in hospitals, the community, and other related settings.

There is a growing need for people who can provide these services, particularly as the NHS evolves.

Studying this subject will set you on the right path towards a rewarding career as a health professional, with excellent employment and salary prospects open to well-trained graduates.

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Why Choose University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol During Clearing?

Get a gold-rated education at UWE Bristol (REF 2023).

University is a time to try new things, meet new people and make new goals. With Clearing at UWE Bristol, you'll get the chance to take control of your future and choose an exciting path for yourself.

UWE Bristol offers over 100 professionally accredited courses, including Architecture, Criminology, Law, Mathematics and Sport Rehabilitation. Whether you're studying a humanities or a STEM degree, all undergraduate programmes are designed with employability in mind. You can work a year in industry, study across the wo...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

16/09/2024

Campus

Glenside Campus

Course Address
Glenside
Bristol
BS16 1DD

Application Details

Course Code

B511

Institution Code

B80

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Access to HE Diploma

30 Level 3 credits in at least 2 of the following subjects (15 in each): Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology and Psychology.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

A minimum of two Higher Level subjects from Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

You will need a minimum of ten units across two subjects from Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. We do not accept BTEC qualifications in Sport (Performance and Excellence), Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness), or Sport and Exercise Science. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

You must achieve two of the following: Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade B/5 Mathematics and Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature, and Double Science or Physics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs.

A level

You must complete two A2s from the following: Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology.

T Level

Science or Healthcare Science will be considered as meeting the equivalent of 1 Science A-Level. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least an A in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.

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