MOptom Optometry (4 Years)

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University of Manchester

Comments about MOptom Optometry (4 Years) - At the institution - Manchester - Greater Manchester

• Entry requirements
  Selected entry requirements English language: Either GCSE grade B, IELTS 6.5 (with not less than 6.5 in any component) or an equivalent qualification. A level: Grades AAB. Grade A in Biology and one of Maths, Physics or Chemistry at grade A. (normally to be taken in one sitting). General Studies is welcomed, but is not normally included as part of the offer. Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes. GCSE: At least five GCSEs at minimum grade C, including English Language and minimum grade B in Mathematics. Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University. International baccalaureate: 35 points overall including 6 points in Biology and Chemistry, Physics or Maths at Higher level. Additional entry requirements Additional entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
• Academic title
  MOptom Optometry
• Course description
  Course description
  The first two years of the MOptom programme are identical to those of the BSc Optometry programme. At the end of the second year, if you wish to proceed to the MOptom and you have demonstrated a good academic performance, you embark on the final two years, which will include a year of practical experience, plus advanced project and lecture courses. You spend one week full-time at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital during the vacation between the second and third years. This provides a wealth of practical clinical experience in all hospital departments and sets the theoretical teaching in Ocular Disease in a practical context. On the MOptom programme, you get clinical experience in private practice for 6 months and at an Eye Hospital for 6 months.
  
  Special features
  Extensive teaching and laboratories with attractive clinical areas.
  You attend Manchester Royal Eye Hospital to gain knowledge of the management and treatment of eye disease.
  Active student-run society organises formal and informal social activities.
  
  Career opportunities
  Optometry is rewarding work, involving meeting a variety of people and helping them to lead a fuller life by correcting their vision with spectacles or contact lenses, establishing the eyes are healthy and advising on eye-care matters. After registration with the GOC, a career is open to you in practice, either privately or within the National Health Service. Alternatively, it is possible to work in the Hospital Eye Service team alongside an ophthalmologist.
  

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