Optometry MOptom
Ulster UniversityColeraine, United Kingdom
Course overview
At Ulster we offer a 4-year Master of Optometry with Honours degree program.
Key highlights
- Integrated four-year Master of Optometry with Honours degree
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — to include Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (or grades AB in Double Award Applied Science or Life and Health Science
- A-level: AB — including at least one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics) The following B
- BTEC: DDM — RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 Suite) Award profile; Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science Award profile of DD (acceptable with one other A-level at grade B) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science Award profile D (acceptable with two A-levels at grades AB - including at least one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics) The following BTECs are not acceptable: Applied Health Sciences, Applied Science (Forensic
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 128 — 128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; Two sciences at H3 from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths). If Maths is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 or above or O4 or above, in addition to the two science subjects. English is required at a minimum of H6/O4
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 70% (120-credit Access Course; Only science-based courses are acceptable, and modules will be specified. NI Access - Science based (120 credits) with overall average of 70% including 70% in each L3 module and to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. GB Access - Science based (60 credits
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
Please contact the provider.
University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Optometrist
- Hospital optometrist
- Community optometrist
- Contact lens optician
- Optometry researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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