Optometry with Independent Prescribing
Entry requirements
Standard Entry Requirement (Ser): AABBB, including Maths and two sciences from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, and an essay-based subject. Minimum Entry Requirement (Mer): ABBBC, including Maths and two sciences from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, and an essay-based subject. Standard Entry Requirement (Ser): A levels at AAB, to include two from Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Biology. And GCSE Maths and English at 7 or above Minimum Entry Requirement (Mer): A levels at BBB, to include two from Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Biology. And GCSE Maths and English at 7 or above Standard Entry Requirement: 147 Minimum entry requirement: 135
About this course
MOptom (IP) in Optometry, an integrated master's programme leading to professional qualification as an optometrist. Core topics include Research Methods. The course spans five years and includes modules in ocular disease management, contact lens studies, and independent prescribing. A final-year project or dissertation is completed alongside clinical placements.
Modules
- Biology of the Human Eye and Supporting Structures
- Foundations of Optics
- Principles of Spectacle Dispensing
- Visual Optics, Refraction and Binocular Vision
- Clinical and Professional Studies 1
- Neural Anatomy and Physiology
- Diagnostic Instrumentation and Techniques A
- Clinical and Professional Studies 2
- Further Refraction and Binocular Vision
- Introduction to Ocular and Systemic Disease
- Ocular Pharmacology
- Diagnostic Instrumentation and Techniques B
- Further Ocular Disease
- Visual Development and Paediatric Eyecare
- Clinical and Professional Studies 3
- Contact Lens Studies
- Neuro-ophthalmology and Eye Movement Disorders
- Visual Perception and Methods of Enquiry in Vision Science
- Clinical and Professional Studies 4A
- Management of Ocular Disease A
- Project/Dissertation
- Clinical and Professional Studies 4B
- Management of Ocular Disease B
- Independent Prescribing: Prescribing Safely and Effectively
- Independent Prescribing: Placement
- Learning and Experience in Practice