Course Summary

This three-year programme is based within the Department of Vision Sciences, which is the only department of its kind in Scotland. Students benefit from studying in a recognised centre of excellence in Vision Sciences which has developed strong links with its related professions. The first two years of the programme are designed to give you the knowledge and understanding of optical principles and how they relate to effective correction of refractive errors in the human eye. In your third year you will develop the advanced skills required to allow you to apply your knowledge in an optical practice. Strong emphasis is placed on the integration of theoretical and practical aspects throughout the programme. In the University's well-equipped, purpose-built dispensing clinic, you will gain experience in practical dispensing skills while developing your interpersonal skills through dealing with patients. To practice as a Dispensing Optician you must pass the additional exams of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians and then complete a year of supervised professional practice before applying to the General Optical Council for professional registration.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

General Optical Council

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B502

Institution code: G42

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

At least 1 Science plus Physics at GCSE grade C/4 or Dual Science award at CC/44 GCSE Maths at C/4 and English at B/6

To include 1 science Maths Nat 5 B - We don’t consider National 5 Lifeskills Maths English Nat 5 B

SWAP Access to Science and Technology with grades BBB at first attempt. including 65% in Physics Module. Access programmes must include Science subjects, specifically Physics and Maths.

Maths and Physics GCSE C/4 GCSE English B/6

to include one Science at Higher Level and Maths and English at Ordinary O2

IELTS - Min 7.0 overall with 7.0 in Speaking and 6.0 in all other elements.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

to include minimum one science subject (from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics) PLUS National 5 English and Maths at B.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with 7.0 in Speaking and 6.0 in all other elements.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 12250.0 Year 1
International 12250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

2022/23 fees are yet to be confirmed. The stated fee is the 2021/22 fee and can be used as a guide. For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Provider information

City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Glasgow
G4 0BA

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