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Master of Optometry

MOptom (Hons)

Typical offer for 2025
Duration
UCAS code

Suitable for applications.

Entry requirements

Typical offer - 136 UCAS tariff points.

A DBS check is required.

 

A levels

AAB, to include two pure Science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths) required at minimum AA. General Studies is not accepted.

Please note that where a science A level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards).

Applicants are allowed a maximum of three years on AS and A2 level to meet our entry requirements.

T levels

Not accepted for this course.

BTEC Extended Diploma

Applied Science. DDD. Only accepted if combined with a pure Science A level minimum grade B.

BTEC National Diploma - any subject with DD. Only accepted if combined with 2 pure Science A levels minimum grade B.

BTEC National Extended Certificate - any subject with D. Only accepted if combined with 2 pure Science A levels minimum grade A.

Applicants on Access Programmes

Meet UCAS tariff of 136. Science, Medicine, Science and Engineering, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Sciences accepted.

Applicants are allowed a maximum of two attempts at an Access course to meet our entry requirements. To be allowed to retake your access course you must have completed the full 60 credits in the first attempt at the access course. Your second attempt at an access course must be a full 60 credits in a relevant access course - you cannot resit individual modules to top up the previous access course results.

Applicants holding or studying towards Access to HE qualifications who meet the above requirements will be considered on an individual basis based on suitable employment history that demonstrates strong communication, inter-personal, scientific and/or numerical skills.

Employment history should be detailed within the UCAS form, and its relevance to optometry should be discussed within the UCAS personal statement. Verification by employer reference will be sought during the offer process.

Employment history within optometric practice or another regulated healthcare profession is preferred (e.g. optical assistant, clinical assistant), but any relevant experience will be considered. The duration and recency of relevant work will also be taken into account. Previous A-level performance may be accepted in lieu of, or as supplement to, employment history on an individual basis.

Only applicants applying with an access course can email a separate personal statement about Optometry if their UCAS personal statement relates to a different subject. Please email this to [email protected] after you have applied through UCAS, quoting your name and UCAS personal ID number.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

136 UCAS tariff points from 3 HL subjects to include 2 HL science subjects at Grade 6 and a third HL subject at Grade 6.

Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B.

Plus minimum of

Five GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 to include English Language, Maths (note: GCSE English Language and Mathematics equivalences will not be accepted) and at least one of the following: Double Award Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Those applying with Access courses are only required to have GCSE English Language and Maths, plus one Science subject (Double Award Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at grade C or grade 4.

Additional entry requirements

All students enrolled on the course will be required to register with the General Optical Council (GOC).

Whilst not mandatory, a period of paid employment in an optical practice (supported by an employer reference) will strongly support an application.

Applicants will be considered on their highest relevant qualification or study (even if this study is not a complete qualification).

English language requirements

Minimum IELTS at 7.0 with no subtest below 6.5 or the equivalent.

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, and you have a UKVI approved IELTS, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details. For further information on English Language requirements please see the dedicated international entry requirements page.

Learning and assessment

A wide variety of teaching methods are employed throughout the programme, including lectures, seminars, practical sessions and clinical supervision. They focus progressively on student-centred approaches to learning - you are expected to take increasing responsibility for your learning as you progress through the programme.

A range of assessment methods are used for each module. All modules include both formative and summative assessments. Formative assessment has a developmental purpose and is designed to help you learn more effectively by giving you feedback on your performance and on how it can be improved and/or maintained. Summative assessment for each module includes written exams, whilst many modules will require you to demonstrate practical or clinical ability or competence.

Our facilities

In our Ocular Health Room, you'll learn from optometrists with broad experience in optometric practice and teaching. Staff are actively involved in academic research, which you may become involved with in your final year.

This is the current course information. Modules and course details may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures. The University reserves the right to alter or withdraw courses, services and facilities as described on our website without notice and to amend Ordinances, Regulations, fees and charges at any time. Students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when applying for their course of study.