Ulster University
UCAS Code: B510 | Master of Optometry - MOptom
Entry requirements
A level
Subject Specific Requirement: At least two from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (or grades AB in Double Award Applied Science or Life and Health Science).
Pass science-based Access Programme (120 credits) with a minimum overall mark of 70% including a minimum of 70% in each level 3 module (NI Access course)* Pass science-based Access Programme with 60 credit - overall profile of 39 credits at distinction and 6 credits at merit (GB Access course)* *to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
For full-time study you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. You must also hold a GCSE pass at grade C/4 or above in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Double Award Science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Subject Specific - 14 points at higher level to include two science subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths.
128 UCAS tariff points (from five subjects at Higher Level) Subject Specific requirement: At least two sciences required at H3 (or above) from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology. English and Maths (if Maths is not achieved at H3) are required at grade H6 (Higher Level) or O4 (Ordinary Level).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
(including six units from: Fundamentals of Science/Mathematical Calculations for Science/Using Statistics for Science/Physiology of Human Body Systems/Physiology of Human Regulation & Reproduction/Biochemistry & Biochemical Techniques/Medical Physics Techniques)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Subject Specific - two subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths. English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2 or 3
Scottish Higher
Subject Specific: grades AB in two subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths. English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2 or 3
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About this course
If you are interested in problem-solving, science and working with people the Optometry degree at Ulster will provide you with the training you need to become an Optometrist. You will benefit from the small class sizes (approximately 36 per year), unique to Ulster, which ensures our students have excellent access to patients, equipment and lecturing staff. Our graduates consistently score our course in the top three of UK Optometry degrees and go on to careers in high street practice, hospital practice, the optical industry, vision science research and academia.
At Ulster we offer a 4-year Master of Optometry with Honours degree.
This full-time programme of study is based at the Coleraine campus for the first three years, followed by a year placement somewhere within the UK. We have a well equipped Optometry Clinic which provides eye care services to the local population whilst also acting as the central teaching hub for our students.
You can find out more about the Optometry Clinic by clicking here.
In addition to the extensive clinical experience gained in the Optometry Clinic and NHS placements, you will learn through interactive lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions, where engagement in learning is encouraged through a diverse range of teaching and assessment methods.
Key skills for Optometry include the ability to understand and apply scientific principles and methods, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, good organisational and administrative skills, good manual dexterity and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
The Optometry programme at Ulster has been accredited by the General Optical Council to provide optometric education and provides the training required to become a registered optometrist in the UK or Ireland.
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