Overview

If you aim to join the Introduction to Optometry programme from City St George's, University of London you should have a passion for science and the desire to work with the public in the healthcare sector.

Gain a firm foundation in core subjects required to study BSc Optometry

Learn about clinical and professional optometric practice

Develop your confidence and skills to excel in a university environment

Progress to a three-year BSc in Optometry on successful completion of this course.

Optometry students at City University London benefit from excellent facilities, which include a range of purpose-built clinics and laboratories on campus, as well as our state-of-the-art clinic, City Sight, which offers optometric services to the general public.

Career

Optometry is a career where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people who suffer from vision impairment and sight loss.

Successful completion of this programme will result in a Certificate in Higher Education in Introduction to Optometry [European Qualifications Framework level 4].

This means you’re guaranteed progression to BSc Optometry at City, University of London (Programme Stage 1) subject to:

Achieving >65% overall with no failed modules

Attendance >80% across all modules (labs and tutorials).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Optometric Physics

Quantitative Methods

Optometrists

Ophthalmologists
Dispensing opticians
Orthoptists
Physicists

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level:

CCC to include two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and/or Physics or any three non-science A-levels with grades BBB or equivalent (not including Languages and Religious Studies)

Tariff:

96 UCAS tariff points

International Baccalaureate:

27 points

BTEC:

D*DD. Only Medical Science/ Applied Science/Forensic Science accepted

GCSE:

A minimum of five passes at grade 4 (C) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English Language.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18400 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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