Optometry Anglia Ruskin University

Overview

The Optometry programme at Anglia Ruskin University provides a comprehensive pathway to becoming a registered healthcare professional. Students benefit from a curriculum designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with extensive practical application from the very first week of study. This integrated Masters degree ensures graduates are fully prepared for the clinical demands of modern eye care.

Why Optometry at Anglia Ruskin University?

• Ranked first in the East of England for Optometry, Ophthalmics, and Orthoptics by the Complete University Guide 2025.
• The course is fully accredited by the General Optical Council, allowing for immediate registration after graduation without an extra pre-registration year.
• Students train in the University Eye Clinic, a public-facing facility featuring sixteen consulting rooms and industry-standard diagnostic equipment.
• The programme is delivered in partnership with the College of Optometrists, ensuring high professional standards and clinical relevance.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18400 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Geometrical and Visual Optics
• Clinical Optometry
• Human and Ocular Anatomy
• Theoretical and Practical Ophthalmic Lenses
• Vision Science

Year 2

• Pharmacology and Pathology
• Binocular and Paediatric Vision
• Ocular Disease

Year 3

• Low Vision Assessment and Management
• Advanced Contact Lens Practice
• Research Methods
• Optometry, Lifestyle and the Workplace

Year 4

• Clinical Learning in Practice
• Major Project
• Glaucoma Management
• Management of Medical Retina

Careers with Optometry

Graduates are eligible to register with the General Optical Council as fully qualified optometrists. This qualification enables professionals to examine eyes, diagnose abnormalities, and prescribe corrective lenses in various clinical settings. Many alumni pursue careers in private practice, hospital optometry, or within international optical companies.

Beyond clinical practice, opportunities exist in the pharmaceutical industry, medical technology development, and academia. Some high-achieving students may also explore pathways into medicine to specialise in ophthalmology. The programme focuses on developing employability through professional placements and industry-standard clinical training.