Optometry MOptom

Course Overview - Optometry MOptom

If you are interested in problem-solving, science and working with people the Optometry degree at Ulster will provide you with the training you need to become an Optometrist. You will benefit from the small class sizes (approximately 36 per year), unique to Ulster, which ensures our students have excellent access to patients, equipment and lecturing staff. Our graduates consistently score our course in the top three of UK Optometry degrees and go on to careers in high street practice, hospital practice, the optical industry, vision science research and academia.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Coleraine

Course Address
University House
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA

Application Details

Course Code

B510

Institution Code

U20

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

A,B,B

Subject Specific Requirement: At least two from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (or grades AB in Double Award Applied Science or Life and Health Science).

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B,C

Subject Specific: grades AB in two subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths. English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2 or 3

Access to HE Diploma

Pass science-based Access Programme (120 credits) with a minimum overall mark of 70% including a minimum of 70% in each level 3 module (NI Access course)* Pass science-based Access Programme with 60 credit - overall profile of 39 credits at distinction and 6 credits at merit (GB Access course)* *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.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

Subject Specific - 14 points at higher level to include two science subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

(including six units from: Fundamentals of Science/Mathematical Calculations for Science/Using Statistics for Science/Physiology of Human Body Systems/Physiology of Human Regulation & Reproduction/Biochemistry & Biochemical Techniques/Medical Physics Techniques)

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

128 UCAS tariff points (from five subjects at Higher Level) Subject Specific requirement: At least two sciences required at H3 (or above) from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology. English and Maths (if Maths is not achieved at H3) are required at grade H6 (Higher Level) or O4 (Ordinary Level).

GCSE/National 4/National 5

For full-time study you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. You must also hold a GCSE pass at grade C/4 or above in Biology,

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,B

Subject Specific - two subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths. English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2 or 3

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Fees and funding

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland £4,750
England, Scotland, Wales £9,250
EU, International £16,320

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