MOptom Optometry
Entry requirements
AAB-ABB at A Level, which must include 3 A-level subjects. Two A levels at grade AB must be in Science subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry) and a third A level at grade B can be in any subject, excluding General Studies. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to the MOptom course. As an alternative to the non-Science A Level, the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate, BTEC Level 3 National (AAQ), or OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate will be accepted at Distinction grade. DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science combined with a Science A Level in Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry, minimum grade B. Or DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care combined with a Science A Level in Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry, minimum grade B. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. Applicants undertaking a BTEC without an additional A Level may be considered for the Science Extended Degree leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree entry route. In addition, you must have 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C including Maths and English. For applicants not taking A levels, this must also include GCSE Chemistry and Biology or GCSE Double Award Science/Double Science/Combined Science.
About this course
MOptom in Optometry, covering the science of vision and clinical eye care. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is approved by the General Optical Council and includes a supervised professional placement in the final year. Students also undertake external hospital placements alongside NHS professionals.
Modules
- Advanced Optometric Practice 1 - Ocular Therapeutics
- Advanced Optometric Practice 2
- Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP ) Part 1
- Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) Part 2
- Human Body Systems
- Clinical Skills 1
- Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
- Ophthalmic Lenses and Dispensing
- Science of Visual Perception
- Visual Optics
- Clinical Skills 2
- Binocular Vision and Paediatric Optometry
- Contact Lenses in Practice
- Investigative Techniques
- Primary Ocular Health and Pharmacology
- Clinical Practice
- Advanced Ocular Health
- Professional Practice
- Optometric Practice across the Human Lifespan
- Community Optometry