Course Summary

Did you know that most people value their sight above all other senses? That’s not surprising considering how important vision is to our everyday lives. Vision is a complicated process involving not just our eyes, but our brains and nervous system. Studying for an Optometry degree you will discover the fascinating way in which the visual system works and learn to help patients of all ages to keep their eyes healthy and achieve the best vision possible. You will explore everything from the physiology and psychology of vision, to how to conduct an eye test, prescribe glasses and contact lenses and detect signs of injury or disease (both in the eye and the rest of the body). You will practise your new skills in the range of specialist clinics that are available in our on-campus eye clinic and you will also visit local hospital eye clinics to further broaden your experience. Students on the BSc (Hons)/MOptom Optometry course have a joint intake. All enter the course at BSc Hons (3 years) level and those who achieve an average of over 60% in the second year are eligible to apply for transfer into the MOptom programme (4 years in total).

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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: B510

Institution code: U20

Campus Name: Coleraine

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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

To include two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics (or grades AB in Applied Science Double Award and Life & Health Sciences).

To include grades AB in two subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths.

Pass science Access course (120 credits) with a minimum overall mark of 70% including a minimum of 70% in each level 3 module.

To include grades BC in two subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths.

To include 14 points at higher level to include 2 science subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths.

To include at least 11 distinctions and including 6 distinctions from the following: Option units listed must be included: Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems. Unit 12: Diseases & Infections Unit 21: Medical Physics Applications AND three optional units from 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20 or 22. The following BTECs are not acceptable: Applied Health Sciences, Applied Science(Forensic).

To include grades H2, H3 in two science subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology. You must also have Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level English and Maths grade H6 or above OR Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English Grade O4 or above and Maths at grade O3 or above.

English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 90%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 4630.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 4630.0 Year 1
EU 15360.0 Year 1
International 15360.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Further information about full time undergraduate fees can be found at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/fees-and-finance/undergraduate.

Provider information

Cromore Road
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Coleraine
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