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MOptom Optometry with Preliminary Year

Cardiff University

Institution
Cardiff University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Optometry
Duration
5 years
UCAS code
B514
Typical offer
A-level ABB

Entry requirements

A level: ABB

About this course

MOptom in Optometry, a five-year undergraduate programme. The programme comprises a foundation year followed by four years of study, leading to eligibility for General Optical Council registration. Students undertake Clinical Learning in Practice placements organised by the College of Optometrists and attend in-house specialist eye clinics.

Modules

  • Introduction to Clinical Optometric Practice
  • Biological Science for Optometry
  • Physical Science for Optometry
  • The Human Eye and Body
  • Eye Examination
  • Visual Correction
  • The Eye
  • Being a Professional
  • Further Eye Examination
  • Advanced Visual Correction
  • Pathology and Management
  • Primary Care
  • Enhanced Services
  • Research and evidence-based Optometry
  • Low Vision
  • Clinical Learning in Practice 1
  • Clinical Learning in Practice 2
  • Medical Retina
  • Ocular Therapeutics and Pharmacology
  • Glaucoma