Ophthalmic Dispensing, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Dispensing is a two-year fast-track programme for people working in the optical industry who want a qualification while working. It blends online delivery with week-long on-campus blocks and includes specialist dispensing and refraction labs. It is being updated in line with the General Optical Council's new learning outcomes.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Dentistry  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules are Introduction to Ophthalmic Dispensing and Optometric Practice, Introduction to Contact Lenses and Specialist Dispensing, Further Ophthalmic Dispensing and Contact Lenses, and Advanced Ophthalmic Dispensing and Ocular Abnormalities.

Career pathways

Graduates can register as dispensing opticians and start their own business or work in primary care, hospital or high street optical practice. A 2:1 (65% or above) allows automatic progression onto the Optometry MOptom degree.

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