• Bachelor of Science in Optometry at the University of The West of England is a 3 years program.
  • It is an on-campus, honours program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The program is a specialist bachelor's degree that will give students the in-depth academic and practical grounding they need to go into their pre-registration year as trainee optometrist.
  • Studying this subject will set students on the path for a rewarding career as a health professional, with good employment and salary prospects open to well-trained graduates.
  • With a balanced mix of theory and placement experience in Year one and Year two and a clinical placement at a hospital eye service in the Final year, students will be set up with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience students need to move forward confidently into this thriving profession.
  • Students will gain real-world experience with varied placement opportunities, such as involvement in hospitals, high street practices, lens manufacturers, or optical laboratories.
  • Through a mix of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and practical workshops, students will cover all the main areas of optometry including geometric and physical optics, human and visual biology, contact lenses, therapeutics, clinical skills, and ocular pathology.
  • Assessment takes place through written exams, practical assessments (eg OSCEs), vivas, projects, case studies, and other assignments to assess your knowledge and clinical skills.