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MOptom Optometry

Ulster University

Institution
Ulster University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
MOptom Optometry
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
B510
Typical offer
A-level ABB

Entry requirements

A level: ABB Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (or grades AB in Double Award Applied Science or Life and Health Science).

About this course

MOptom in Orthoptics, a four-year undergraduate programme in clinical eye care and visual science. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme holds General Optical Council accreditation for professional optometric training. The final year includes an extended clinical placement and an independent supervised research project in optometry and vision science.

Modules

  • Clinical Skills 1
  • Practical Optics
  • Clinical Skills 2
  • Visual Anatomy and Physiology
  • Ocular Health and Disease I
  • Visual Processing and Perception
  • Continuing Professional and Personal Development (Year 1)
  • Contact Lens Practice
  • Clinical skills 3
  • Ophthalmic Dispensing Practice
  • Human Disease
  • Clinical Decision Making 1
  • Preparing for Clinical Learning in Practice
  • Ocular Health and Disease II
  • Continuing Professional and Personal Development (Year 2)
  • Optometric Research
  • Professional and Clinical Practice
  • Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  • Paediatric Optometry
  • Binocular Vision
  • Clinical Decision Making 2
  • Low Vision
  • Continuing Professional and Personal Development (Year 3)
  • Advanced Clinical Practice 1
  • Clinical Learning in Practice 1
  • Clinical Learning in Practice 2
  • Advanced Clinical Practice 2