BSc (Hons) Dispensing Optician Registerable Award at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Train to become a registered dispensing optician. Study while you work, with our General Optical Council accredited degree. Dispensing opticians have a vital role to play in community eye care.

Duration: 3 years | Study mode: online | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc (Hons) Dispensing Optician course is specially designed for eye care professionals. You’ll be registered with the General Optical Council throughout your studies and beyond. Year 1: Introduction to Geometrical Optics and Ophthalmic Lenses, Refractive Management part 1, Academic Techniques for Standards of Practice, Ophthalmic Practice 1, Human and Ocular Anatomy. Year 2: Ophthalmic Lenses 2, Refractive Management part 2, Ruskin Module: How can Professionalism Promote Patient Safety?, Ophthalmic Practice 2, Low Vision Assessment and Management, Ocular Pathology. Year 3: Ophthalmic Lenses 3, Contact Lenses, Principles of Practice Management, Ophthalmic Practice 3, Professional Registration.

Career pathways

It really helped me develop, not only as a professional but as a person... it was a massive stepping stone in building a career for myself in optics. Our BSc (Hons) Dispensing Optician course is specially designed for eye care professionals.

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Entry requirements

class="utopian-course-section target utopian-course-section__entry-requirements no-js no-js_hide"> Five GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English Language and Maths at grade C, or grade 4, and at least one Science at grade C, or grade 4. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 (Academic level with no individual score being lower than 6.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. You must also be working at least four days a week in a suitable practice under supervision to support your study. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and registration with the General Optical Council (GOC) will be required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=u1569

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