MOptom (Hons) Optometry at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

MOptom (Hons) Optometry is a four-year integrated master's degree at the University of Plymouth, taught in Plymouth with clinical work at the university's Centre for Eyecare Excellence. It is approved by the General Optical Council and prepares graduates to practise as registered optometrists.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Health Professions | Duration: 4 years full-time (with placements) | Study mode: full-time; integrated masters | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers visual perception, geometric and physical optics, visual optics and ophthalmic lenses, anatomy and physiology and clinical optometry skills. Years 2 and 3 cover paediatric and binocular vision, specialist optometry skills, pathology and therapeutics and clinical case management, with a research project in Year 3. Year 4 is a 44-week supervised clinical placement with optional modules in glaucoma, medical retina, acute and emergency eye care and cataract.

Career pathways

Graduates work in NHS or private hospitals, independent or chain optical businesses, laser and refractive surgery, domiciliary community practice, specialist fields such as glaucoma care, vision science research and academia, industry and teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 128 UCAS points. GCSE: 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Mathematics, English and Science (preference for B/5 in these). A levels: 128 points from three A levels, two of which must be from Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology or Psychology. BTEC National Extended Diploma: D*D*D Science profile including one of those subjects; BTEC National Diploma: D*D* only with a Science or Mathematics A level at grade A. Access to HE Diploma: named science diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 30 at distinction across at least two specialisms including Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Psychology (at least 9 credits in Maths or Physics) and the remaining 15 at merit. T Level: Distinction (Health and Science pathways preferred). International Baccalaureate: 32 points including three Higher Level subjects, two at 6 points, from the listed science subjects. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. Applicants must submit a strong personal statement, attend a 10-minute online interview, pass DBS and occupational health screening, and be 18 or over at the start of the course. Deferred entry is not permitted. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each element (also required for applicants whose first language is not English and who do not hold GCSE English at grade C/4 or above).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 4 years

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