MOptom Optometry
About this course
MOptom in Optometry, an optometry degree centred on clinical practice and vision science. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, Statistics, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme incorporates clinical experience through a weekly placement in the University Eye Clinic during the third year, followed by external community optometry practice placements lasting between 44 and 48 weeks in the final year. The first year covers the foundations through Geometrical and Visual Optics, Clinical Optometry 1- Introduction to Optometric Practice, Human and Ocular Anatomy, and Vision Science. The second year extends these concepts with Clinical Optometry 2 - Skills for Optometric Practice, Pharmacology and Pathology, Binocular and Paediatric Vision, and Introduction to Ocular Disease. The third year continues with Clinical Optometry 4 - Low Vision Assessment and Management, Clinical Optometry 5 - Professional Practice, Clinical Optometry 6 - Advanced Contact Lens Practice, and Management of Ocular Disease. The final year focuses on clinical application alongside a Major Project and Advanced Management of Medical Retina.
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Entry requirements
Grades AAB at A level with grades AA to come from 2 Subjects from: Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry at first sitting or first resit. 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths at grade C, or grade 4, and either Physics at grade B, or grade 5, or Double Award Science at grades BB, or grades 55. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 (Academic level with no individual score being lower than 6.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and registration with the General Optical Council (GOC) will be required prior to commencing your course. This course does not accept applications for deferred entry. This course is available for entry to year 1 only. A First degree with Honours in a relevant Science subject. (Ophthalmic Dispensing, Optical Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Pharmacology, Mathematics, Physics, Biology) at a minimum final classification of 2:1 and with a minimum overall percentage of 65%. International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 33 points is accepted. This must include three from the following: Maths 6 points at Higher Level, Chemistry 6 points at Higher Level, Physics 6 points at Higher Level, Biology 6 points at Higher Level. In addition, three further subjects are required at Higher or Standard Level at a minimum of 5 points each. Grades AAB from Scottish Advanced Highers, with grades AA to come from 2 Subjects from: Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry at first sitting or first resit. Grades H1H1H2H2H3 from Irish Leaving Certificate at Higher level, at least 3 must come from: Maths, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. International Baccalaureate Certificates are accepted, this must include a minimum of 3 subjects at Higher level from: Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, at a minimum of 6 points each. If you are applying as a registered Dispensing Optician you need to have ABDO Professional qualifications at 65% or above overall at the first sitting or Merit/Distinction in the FdSc Ophthalmic Dispensing registrable degree. Proof of registration with the GOC as a Dispensing Optician will also be required. A level General Studies is not accepted for entry to this course. BTEC qualifications are not accepted for entry to this course. Access to HE Diplomas are not accepted for entry to this c
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What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 75%
- Health associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 19%
- London: 32%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- A degree: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Geometrical and Visual Optics
- Clinical Optometry 1- Introduction to Optometric Practice
- Human and Ocular Anatomy
- Theoretical and Practical Ophthalmic Lenses
- Vision Science
- Into ARU
- Clinical Optometry 2 - Skills for Optometric Practice
- Pharmacology and Pathology
- Binocular and Paediatric Vision
- Introduction to Ocular Disease
- Clinical Optometry 3 - Introduction to Professional Practice
- Ruskin Module: How can Professionalism Promote Patient Safety?
- Clinical Optometry 4 - Low Vision Assessment and Management
- Clinical Optometry 5 - Professional Practice
- Clinical Optometry 6 - Advanced Contact Lens Practice
- Management of Ocular Disease
- Advanced Clinical Skills
- Research Methods
- Optometry, Lifestyle and the Workplace
- Clinical Learning in Practice 1
- Clinical Learning in Practice 2
- Major Project
- Advanced Management of Medical Retina
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MOptom Optometry at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £47,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Ophthalmics.
What do graduates of MOptom Optometry at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MOptom Optometry at Anglia Ruskin University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MOptom Optometry at Anglia Ruskin University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is MOptom Optometry at Anglia Ruskin University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
How many students continue on MOptom Optometry at Anglia Ruskin University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.