Optometry

Why take this course? Optometrists are primary eye care specialists trained to examine the eyes and visual system to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular abnormalities and problems with general health. Optometrists work in a number of settings and are found in high street, community, hospital and academic practice. The Master of Optometry course has been designed in collaboration with the College of Optometrists to provide a Master level program with an integrated placement where students will undertake the College of Optometrists scheme for registration. This course has been designed to align with the requirements of the General Optical Council (GOC). We are in the process of gaining formal accreditation for this course from the GOC and CoO. Values and the NHS Constitution We endeavour to recruit students to our health and social care courses who have the right values base and demonstrate appropriate behaviours. We embed the values of the NHS Constitution throughout our admissions processes and they are an essential part of the curricula. Find out more about the values we look for.