Optometry
University of Hertfordshire
UCAS Code: B510 | Master of Optometry - MOptom
University of Hertfordshire
UCAS Code: B510 | Master of Optometry - MOptom
Entry requirements
A level
At least two A-Levels (and no more than 4, must be included in the tariff points calculation. At least two A-Levels at the higher grades from science subjects (i.e. Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry). One of the science A-Levels must be from Biology or Mathematics. Resit students will require a minimum of an A grade in the subjects being re-examined (if they satisfy the above). A-Levels in General Studies and the Extended Project are excluded. AS Levels are not included in the tariff calculation. Applicants are ideally, required to have studied Mathematics beyond GCSE level.
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Medicine or Allied Health to include 60 credits overall (must include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) with 45 at Level 3, 30 of which must be at distinction (to include Biology or Mathematics) and the remaining 15 at merit. 15 credits must be in Biology and 15 credits in Mathematics.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language 5/B Maths 5/B Double Science 5/B
Pass International Baccalaureate (Diploma) with 136-144 UCAS tariff points including 2 Science Subjects at Higher Level with a minimum of H5 one of which must be either Maths or Biology. Acceptable Sciences are Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma with a science profile (not including early years or health and social care): DDD. (Must be science based subject to include Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science) PLUS 1 A level maths or biology at minimum grade B.
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About this course
This distinctive 4-year Optometry degree programme at the University of Hertfordshire integrates theory, science and practice from year one. Across all 4 years students will focus on achieving parallel success: as a professional clinician and as a scientist. One of the ways this course so unique is, it is the first Optometry degree with incorporation and involvement with the College of Optometrists. This allows us to include the pre-registration year within this 4 year masters programme, meaning that upon completion of your degree you will be a registered Optometrist. Students will also have early exposure to clinical practice, which will facilitate the integration of scientific knowledge, evidence and practice. This innovative approach will enable students to be competent, confident, safe and employable practitioners at the point of graduation. This will be achieved by using innovative methods of clinical assessments, including simulation, to embed evidence-based practice.
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