Optometry
Bachelor's degree
In Portsmouth
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Portsmouth
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Start date
Different dates available
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.
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About this course
What will I experience? On this course you will: Engage in simulated training tasks before putting your learning into action during your clinical placement in years 3 and 4. Observe, examine, assess and engage with real patients in a number of healthcare settings, supported by experienced practitioners Develop academic research skills to enhance your future practice Contribute to practice-based projects
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Subjects
- IT
- Optometry
- NHS Training
Course programme
Optometrists are qualified to examine the eyes in order to detect disease and defects in the eyes and visual system. Optometrists can choose to practice in a variety of roles such as:
- Engage in simulated training tasks before putting your learning into action during your clinical placement in years 3 and 4.
- Observe, examine, assess and engage with real patients in a number of healthcare settings, supported by experienced practitioners
- Develop academic research skills to enhance your future practice
- Contribute to practice-based projects
Additional information
- UCAS Course Code:
- B510
- Duration
- 4 years full time
- 2016 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- A LEVELS
320 points from 3 A levels or equivalent, to include a minimum of 2 A levels in a Science subject. See full entry requirements OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
We accept UCAS points from other qualifications. See full details and English Language qualifications- 2017 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- The UCAS tariff for 2017 entry has changed. See how this affects your tariff score A LEVELS
128 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include a minimum of 2 A levels in a Science subject. See full entry requirements
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
We accept UCAS points from other qualifications. See full details and English Language qualifications- Fees
UK/EU/CI students
2016/17 entry: £9,000 p/a*
2017/18 entry: £9,250 p/a*Course is not eligible for Government Postgraduate Loan
International Students
2016/17 entry: £12,700 p/a*
2017/18 entry: £13,300 p/a**Subject to annual increase.
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023 9284 8444- Department
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work
Optometry