The advanced knowledge and clinical skills that optometrists need to fulfil this role are at the centre of our Optometry (Hons) programme at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Optometrists are eyecare professionals who detect sight problems and prescribe and fit glasses as well as contact lenses and other visual aids. Optometrists also detect and manage a variety of eye conditions such as Glaucoma and Age-related macular degeneration.
We offer a high-quality clinical and didactic education that is highly rated by students. As an integral part of their studies, students benefit from a wide range of clinical experiences in our purpose-built on-campus Vision Centre.
GCU has been the hub for non-medical eye-care education in Scotland since 1971 and remains the only institution in Scotland to offer a degree programme in Optometry.
Employment prospects are excellent and our graduates are highly rated by employers throughout the UK. Opportunities include private optometric practice, hospital eye services, teaching and research.
Graduates become qualified optometrists after one year's supervised clinical practice and successful completion of the Scheme for Registration run by The College of Optometrists.
Graduates become qualified optometrists after one year's supervised clinical practice and successful completion of the Scheme for Registration run by The College of Optometrists.
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Foundations of Optics
Ophthalmic Anatomy & Physiology
Ophthalmic Materials
Refraction & Binocular Vision
Diagnostic Techniques
Refraction & Binocular Vision
General & Systemic Pathology
Physiology & Microbiology
General & Ocular Diagnostic Pharmacology
Clinical Practice & Communication
Introductory Ocular Disease
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We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package of over £2.5 million per year.
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