Optometry @ a glance

What?

Undergraduate Pathway in Optometry

This Undergraduate Pathway allows students to start at University Foundation stage of the award winning BOptom (Hons) Optometry and it is also the only pathway of its kind in the United Kingdom. This is the ideal pathway for those wishing to get into the competitive world of Optometry.

Why?

  • Access to all the university’s state of the art facilities
  • Small class sizes
  • 3 possible start dates (Septemeber, January and June)
  • Extra contact time with your tutors

How?

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Optometry is concerned with the examination, diagnosis and treatment of the eyes, and the correction of vision problems. This pathway's two main aims are to provide you with extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of optometry, including its social and ethical aspects, and to enable you to devise original ideas and theories related to optometry and to scientifically test them. When you graduate you will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of practical competencies, particularly in the use and application of laboratory and clinical apparatus; demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical principles that underpin current practice and display skills in recording and interpreting patient data. You will also be able to make decisions based on clinical rationale.

 

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

University Foundation

First Year Degree in Optometry

Second Year Degree

Location: CRIC at Anglia Ruskin University

Intakes: September, January and June**

Duration: IELTS '(or equivalent)'
4.5 IELTS:
(Pre-sessional) three semester University Foundation
5.5 IELTS:
two-semester University Foundation

Modules

  • INT100 Concepts in Higher Education
  • INT101 Analysis of Academic Tests
  • INT102 Approaching Essay Writing
  • INT103 Research Portfolio
  • MAC100 Interactive Learning Skills & Communication
  • SCI101 Analytical Techniques 1
  • MAC107 Principles of ICT
  • SCI112 Biology 1
  • SCI113 Biology 2
  • SCI119 Biology 3
  • SCI110 Chemistry 1
  • MAC103 Critical Thinking

Course fee: £7,900 (2 semesters)
£10,600 (3 semesters)*

Location: Faculty of Science and Technology at Anglia Ruskin University

Course fee: £10,500

Location: Faculty of Science and Technology at Anglia Ruskin University

Duration 2 semesters

Course fee: £10,500

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Anglia Ruskin degree pathways

Stage 4
  • Optometry
  • Ophthalmic Dispensing

Final Year Degree

Location: Faculty of Science and Technology at Anglia Ruskin University

Course fee: £10,500

* Stated Anglia Ruskin University fees are a guide only and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date fee listings, please visit anglia.ac.uk/international.
All CRIC course fees may be subject to review. Current fees are listed at anglia.ac.uk/cric
** 2 semester University Foundation not available in June.