Our BSc Ophthalmic Dispensing is a unique, two-year fast-track programme for those in the industry who want to gain qualifications while working.
The programme blends online delivery with week-long, on-campus blocks, embedding learning with clinical and practical skills. You can see how the knowledge from the programme can be applied in the real world within your workplace.
On successful completion of this programme, you may have the opportunity to transfer onto the Optometry programme if you meet the requirements to a satisfactory standard.
This course is being updated in line with the General Optical Council's new learning outcomes.
Please note this course is only available to UK students.
Why study with us
- A fast-track format means you start your pre-registration in your last year and you could be a registered dispensing optician within two years of starting the course.
- You’ll have access to our brand new purpose-built vision sciences facilities including specialist dispensing and refraction labs.
- You will have the opportunity to learn within our on campus Eye Health Clinic, equivalent to a high street practice and open to members of the public.
What you’ll do
- You’ll be taught by experienced practitioners and visiting clinicians who help supervise and facilitate specific aspects of the programme.
- Gain experience with volunteer patients, from visual impairment charities, who are part of the programme too.
- You’ll be able to visit large scale glazing labs and you'll have access to specialist labs such as the Dispensing and Optometry Pre-Clinical space.
Module overview
You'll study the core modules below across two years. OP1001: Year 1 (semester one and two). OP2001: Year 1 (semester three) and Year 2 (semester one). OP3001: Year 2 (semester two and three).
Level 1Compulsory modules
• OP1002: Introduction to ophthalmic dispensing and optometric practice
• OP2002: Introduction to contact lenses and specialist dispensing
Level 2
Compulsory modules
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OP2003: Further ophthalmic dispensing and contact lenses
• OP3002: Advanced ophthalmic dispensing and ocular abnormalities
Future careers
As a registered dispensing optician, with a BSc in Ophthalmic Dispensing, you could start your own business, work in a primary care or hospital setting or high street optical practice.
With further study, in specialist areas, or with a research degree, you could also have a career developing new technologies and treatment options.
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