MOptom (Hons) Optometry at Teesside University

Programme overview

An integrated master's in optometry combining three years at undergraduate level with one postgraduate year, approved by the General Optical Council. Graduates are eligible to apply directly to the GOC register, subject to meeting the required standards of practice.

What you will study

Year 1 includes Anatomy and Physiology for Optometrists, Clinical Optometry Skills, Ophthalmic Lenses and Dispensing and The Visual System. Year 2 covers Anterior Eye, Posterior Eye, Binocular Vision, Contact Lenses and Eye Examination. Year 3 covers Pharmacology, Advanced Contact Lens Practice, Low Vision and Law and a Research Project. The final year covers Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Advanced Clinical Management and a 42-week clinical placement with the College of Optometrists.

Career pathways

Private practice, hospital optometry, domiciliary optometry, third sector, and research and teaching, working towards practising as a GOC-registered optometrist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard entry: minimum 128 UCAS tariff points (for example two B grades and one A grade at A level), including two science subjects from maths, physics, biology, chemistry or psychology; general studies and critical thinking not accepted. Foundation year route: progression from a suitable foundation programme with 70% overall. Access to HE Diploma in science, medicine, maths, biology or biochemistry with 128 points (Access to healthcare not accepted). Degree transfers into Year 1 considered with an overall average of at least 60%. T Level Healthcare Science (optical care services) considered case by case with 128 points, possibly combined with an A level at grade B in maths, physics, biology or chemistry. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science with 128 points (DDD/DDM, or DMM plus an A level at grade C in maths, physics, biology or chemistry). BSc dispensing graduates and FBDO-registered practitioners also considered. Entry to Year 1 only. All applicants are interviewed; an enhanced DBS check, occupational health risk assessment and GOC student registration are required. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component, or TOEFL 100/120 with a Teesside English test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Not eligible for fee discounts. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

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