University of Bradford
University of Bradford

University of Bradford

University of Bradford Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1DP, UK Bradford, United Kingdom Visit web page

Master of Optometry MOptom

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : BSc (Hons) Master of Optometry MOptom : Full time : 36 Month

Requirements

Entry requirements

You should be aware that meeting the grade requirements specified does not necessarily guarantee admission as there may be additional requirements you need to satisfy.

Secondary School Leaving Certificate

136+ UCAS tariff points 120 - 135 UCAS tariff points 96 - 119 UCAS tariff points

Foundation Programme required

English language

The standard University requirement is 6.0* with no sub-test less than 5.5 (or equivalent) on IELTS, or on the university's own entry test BASALT. Conditional offers to international students will be made on this basis.

IELTS - at least 6.0*, with at least 5.5 in each of the four sub-tests (speaking, listening, reading, writing).

TOEFL - at least 80*, and sub-tests not less than 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking if you require a Student Visa.

Other qualifications which may be accepted:

There are other English language qualifications which may be accepted. For example, the University of Bradford also recognises:

  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate - grade C or above
  • Cambridge Proficiency Certificate - grade C or above

Please note that we DO NOT accept the TOEIC test.

Speciality

Pathways Available:  International Foundation Year

Sandwich course fees - charged during the placement year away from the University of Bradford for students on thick sandwich courses, or during the year in which the second placement falls for students on thin sandwich courses.  Students charged at 10% of the equivalent full-time fee.

If a placement year is to be undertaken abroad and supported by University funding through the University’s exchange programmes, fees will increase to 15% of standard fees to cover additional support, advice and administration costs.

Additional information

Degree Overview

In our ageing population the demand for eye care is expected to increase, and optometrists are ideally placed to help meet this demand.

The programme is based on both fundamental academic sciences as well as detailed clinical and practical studies. The emphasis is very much on the optometric service to patients.

You will see patients in the University’s own eye clinic, and attend local hospitals where you are instructed in the recognition and management of eye disease by senior ophthalmologists.

Our three-year programme enables you to progress towards practising as a registered optometrist – you will need to complete a year’s pre-registration training after graduation in order to do this.