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Ophthalmic Dispensing (Accelerated)

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Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Orthoptics

**Course Overview**

Our BSc Ophthalmic Dispensing is a unique, two-year fast-track programme for those in the industry who want to gain qualifications while working.

The programme blends online delivery with week-long, on-campus blocks, embedding learning with clinical and practical skills. You can see how the knowledge from the programme can be applied in the real world within your workplace.

On successful completion of this programme, you may have the opportunity to transfer onto the Optometry programme if you meet the requirements to a satisfactory standard.

Please note this course is only available to UK students.

**Why study with us**

- A fast-track format means you start your pre-registration in your last year and you could be a registered dispensing optician within two years of starting the course.

- You’ll have access to our brand new purpose-built vision sciences facilities including specialist dispensing and refraction labs.

- You will have the opportunity to learn within our on campus Eye Health Clinic, equivalent to a high street practice and open to members of the public.

**What you’ll do**

- You’ll be taught by experienced practitioners and visiting clinicians who help supervise and facilitate specific aspects of the programme.

- Gain experience with volunteer patients, from visual impairment charities, who are part of the programme too.

- You’ll be able to visit large scale glazing labs and you'll have access to specialist labs such as the Dispensing and Optometry Pre-Clinical space.

**Accreditations**

- This course is accredited by the General Optical Council. They are the regulator for optical professions in the UK and set standards for optical education and training, performance and conduct. You will need to be registered them throughout the duration of your studies.

**Future careers**

As a registered dispensing optician, with a BSc in Ophthalmic Dispensing, you could start your own business, work in a primary care or hospital setting or high street optical practice.

With further study, in specialist areas, or with a research degree, you could also have a career developing new technologies and treatment options.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of Central Lancashire

Department:

School of Medicine and Dentistry

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

98%
UK students
2%
International students
23%
Male students
77%
Female students
77%
2:1 or above
41%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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B
D

After graduation


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Ophthalmics

What are graduates doing after six months?

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Average annual salary
97%
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Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

46%
Therapy professionals
17%
Nursing and midwifery professionals
6%
Natural and social science professionals

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Ophthalmics

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