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MOptom (Hons) Optometry at University of Bradford

University of Bradford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Optometry is a healthcare profession concerned with the examination, diagnosis and treatment of the human eye and visual system. In our aging population, the demand for eye care is expected to increase, and optometrists are ideally placed to help meet this demand in both the NHS and private practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care  |  Department: School of Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, integrated  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Ocular Health and Disease 1, Vision, Optics and Refractive Correction 1, Optometric Practice 1. Second year (core): Ocular Health and Disease 2, Vision, Optics and Refractive Correction 2, Optometric Practice 2. Final year (core): Optometric Practice 3.

Career pathways

Career options for graduates of this course include: Optometrist, Hospital optometrist, Refractive surgery optometrist, Research optometrist, Paediatric contact lens specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer - 136 UCAS tariff points. A DBS check is required. A levels: AAB, to include two pure Science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths) required at minimum AA. General Studies is not accepted. Please note that where a science A level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards). Applicants are allowed a maximum of three years on AS and A2 level to meet our entry requirements. T levels: Not accepted for this course. BTEC Extended Diploma: Applied Science. DDD. Only accepted if combined with a pure Science A level minimum grade B. BTEC National Diploma - any subject with DD. Only accepted if combined with 2 pure Science A levels minimum grade B. BTEC National Extended Certificate - any subject with D. Only accepted if combined with 2 pure Science A levels minimum grade A. Applicants on Access Programmes: Meet UCAS tariff of 136. Science, Medicine, Science and Engineering, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Sciences accepted. Applicants are allowed a maximum of two attempts at an Access course to meet our entry requirements. To be allowed to retake your access course you must have completed the full 60 credits in the first attempt at the access course. Your second attempt at an access course must be a full 60 credits in a relevant access course - you cannot resit individual modules to top up the previous access course results. UCAS code: B512 (full-time).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,312 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/

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