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  • Qualification

    Master of Optometry - MOptom

  • Location

    Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Note: as agreed with GOC, this course is not open to international students requiring a Student Visa.

Teesside University currently holds provisional approval from the GOC to provide this programme. Whilst under provisional approval, students recruited on to the programme are not guaranteed entry to the GOC Register and may be required to undertake additional assessments through an alternative GOC-approved education provider in the event that any aspect of the programme when delivered does not satisfy the GOC standards.All students enrolled onto the course are required to register with the GOC and must remain registered with the GOC throughout their studies.


Course overview

: This course includes an integrated masters - you study three years at undergraduate level and one year at postgraduate level. Teesside University is the first North East university to deliver an optometry programme. Optometrists are the healthcare professionals responsible for the examination, diagnosis, and management of the visual system. Optometry is a contemporary, developing, field which is progressing with advances in research and equipment, and graduates are highly employable professionals with opportunities to work in variety of settings.You will be trained to perform eye examinations to provide refractive correction such as glasses, contact lenses, or low vision aids, and to offer clinical advice that can make a difference to the lives of people with eye conditions, sight loss, or visual impairment.You benefit from clinical placement early in the course, to improve your confidence and communication skills in practice. You are supervised by a trained mentor during placements. In Year 4 you work alongside trained supervisors in placements to help you develop your practical abilities and hone your skills as a healthcare professional. The College of Optometrists work alongside the university to provide resources and assessments during these extended placements.The course comes with some additional (minimal) costs - visit our course web page to find out more.An enhanced DBS will be required, with active encouragement for enrolment onto the update service linked to DBS. You will be required to travel for some placements and you are responsible for any travel costs incurred.


Top reasons to study this course

1. State-of-the-art, purpose-built industry standard facilities to support practical and professional training.2. Experienced, dedicated teaching team have a strong focus on evidence-base practice which means you gain a contemporary, professional and authentic learning experience.3. Excellent links to private practice and hospitals giving you outstanding placement opportunities.


After the course

: A career in optometry is varied and fulfilling, with career paths including private practice, hospital optometry, domiciliary optometry, third sector, and research and teaching. The knowledge and experience gained during the course enables you to progress towards practising as a GOC registered optometrist on successful completion of the four-year course, including all university and placement-based assessments.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 17,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level :

One grade A and two grade Bs. Two of the A levels must be in maths, physics, biology, psychology, or chemistry. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted, as per the GOC standards.

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University information

Teesside University

  • University League Table

    100th

  • Campus address

    Teesside University, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BX, England

To get students off to the best possible start, Teesside University meets international students at the airport and takes them to their accommodation for free.
With an English language cafe and orientation activities throughout the year, Teesside University is experienced in helping international students feel at home.
Teesside University offers a range of scholarships to make the transition to UK study more affordable.

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