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Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Optometry] From University of The West of England

Bristol, EnglandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1992established year
20893enrollment
Public
Partner [7 Courses]
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Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Optometry)

3 years
Full Time
Honours & On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #925 out of 999 by US News Global Ranking 2022

$19,813 /Yr

£15,850 /Yr
  • 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.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake Jun 30, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$19813 (GBP 15850)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$11310 (GBP 9048)
Total Cost$11310 (GBP 9048)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • UCAS Tariff points: 136
  • GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Double Science or Physics, or equivalent.
  • A-level subjects: Grade A and B from two of the following: Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science, or Psychology.
  • Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 6 in two Higher Level subjects from Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students should have a Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate (Standard XII) from boards such as CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB with 65% including grade C in at least five subjects.
  • Students with lower grades may be considered for entry onto a foundation degree.
  • Students should hold a 70% score in the English Language in Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate - Standard XII from CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

50 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Ranking

20222018

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Medicine 925 out of 999 in Global Ranking
( #55 out of 66 in UK 2022)

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (30th Jun 2024)
USD 19,813 /Yr
GBP 15,850 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 80
  • IELTS: 6
  • PTE: 50
Application Deadline For Spring/Summer 2025 Intake (31st Oct 2024)
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GBP 18,500 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 76
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 59
  • SAT: 1050

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