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Optometry, MOptom at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MOptom Optometry is a three-year full-time course for working Registered Dispensing Opticians, combining week-long on-campus blocks with online study and time in practice. It follows the General Optical Council 2021 learning outcomes and leads to the MOptom qualification.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Dentistry  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Study mode: integrated  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Clinical Optometry, Clinical Decision Making in Ophthalmic Practice and Clinical Learning in Ophthalmic Practice, taught over three semesters per year with a specialist dispensing and optometry pre-clinical lab.

Career pathways

Registered optometrist in self-employed, primary care or hospital settings, with further study options in low vision, glaucoma, paediatrics and medical retina, or a research degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Registered Dispensing Optician with one year of post-registration experience and a pass in the entrance exam (entrance exams on 15 June 2027). Registration with the General Optical Council as a student and College of Optometrists membership are required during study. Satisfactory criminal records declaration and Occupational Health clearance required. Application deadline for September 2027 entry is 17 May 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,250 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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