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BSc Optometry (3 Years)
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Entry requirements
Selected entry requirements English language: Either GCSE grade B, IELTS 6.5 (with not less than 6.5 in any component) or an equivalent qualification. A level: Grades AAB. Grade A in Biology and one of Maths, Physics or Chemistry at grade A. (normally to be taken in one sitting). General Studies is welcomed, but is not normally included as part of the offer. Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes. GCSE: At least five GCSEs at minimum grade C, including English Language and minimum grade B in Mathematics. Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University. International baccalaureate: 35 points overall including 6 points in Biology and Chemistry, Physics or Maths at Higher level. Additional entry requirements Additional entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
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Academic title
BSc Optometry
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Course description
Course description
The first two years of the BSc Optometry programme are identical with the MOptom programme. You spend one week full-time at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital during the vacation between the second and third years. This provides a wealth of practical clinical experience in all hospital departments and sets the theoretical teaching in Ocular Disease in a practical context.
Special features
-Extensive teaching and laboratories with attractive clinical areas.
-You attend Manchester Royal Eye Hospital to gain knowledge of the management and treatment of eye disease.
-Active student-run society organises formal and informal social activities.
Career opportunities
Optometry is rewarding work, involving meeting a variety of people and helping them to lead a fuller life by correcting their vision with spectacles or contact lenses, establishing the eyes are healthy and advising on eye-care matters. After registration with the GOC, a career is open to you in practice, either privately or within the National Health Service. Alternatively, it is possible to work in the Hospital Eye Service team alongside an ophthalmologist.
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