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.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $19813 (GBP 15850) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Living Expenses | $11310 (GBP 9048) |
Total Cost | $11310 (GBP 9048) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- UCAS Tariff points: 136
- GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Double Science or Physics, or equivalent.
- A-level subjects: Grade A and B from two of the following: Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science, or Psychology.
- Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 6 in two Higher Level subjects from Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science or Psychology.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete the following eligibility criteria:
- Students should have a Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate (Standard XII) from boards such as CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB with 65% including grade C in at least five subjects.
- Students with lower grades may be considered for entry onto a foundation degree.
- Students should hold a 70% score in the English Language in Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate - Standard XII from CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
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BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,250/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
UWL International Ambassador Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,250/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
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ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 5,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,250/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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