Overview

The Ophthalmic Dispensing (Hons) programme from University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) blends online delivery with week-long, on-campus blocks, embedding learning with clinical and practical skills. You can see how the knowledge from the programme can be applied in the real world within your workplace.

On successful completion of this programme, you may have the opportunity to transfer onto the Optometry programme if you meet the requirements to a satisfactory standard.

Future careers

As a registered dispensing optician, with a BSc in Ophthalmic Dispensing, you could start your own business, work in a primary care or hospital setting or high street optical practice.

With further study, in specialist areas, or with a research degree, you could also have a career developing new technologies and treatment options.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the General Optical Council. They are the regulator for optical professions in the UK and set standards for optical education and training, performance and conduct.

Get more details

Visit university website

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Further ophthalmic dispensing and contact lenses

Advanced ophthalmic dispensing and ocular abnormalities

Ophthalmic dispensing and optometric practice
Contact lenses and specialist dispensing

Check out the full curriculum

Visit university website

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

Schedule an IELTS test!

PTE Academic

60

More about PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Interested in IELTS preparation material? Get started here

Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Optometry View 21 other Bachelors in Optometry in United Kingdom

Explore more key information

Visit university website

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

Schedule an IELTS test!

PTE Academic

60

More about PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Interested in IELTS preparation material? Get started here

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE English, Science, Maths and two others at a minimum grade C/4 or equivalent + 1 year
Optical work experience Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Optical Retail Skills + 1 year Optical work experience + 5 GCSEs as above
SMCTech qualification + 5 GCSEs as above
BTEC: Considered as long as GCSE English, Science, Maths and two others at a minimum grade C/4 or equivalent + 1 year Optical work experience is met
Applicants for this course will be required to sit an entrance exam

Make sure you meet all requirements

Visit university website

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

National

11100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11100 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Preston

751 - 1425 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Check for any work restrictions

Visit university website

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Ophthalmic Dispensing (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Future careers

Accreditation

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

National

Living costs for Preston

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners