Ophthalmic Dispensing FdSc

Entry Requirements

• 180 UCAS tariff points, including at least one science subject at A Level at Grade C or above and GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade A-C
• BTEC National or Extended Diploma in a relevant science subject with MMM or above 
• Equivalent qualifications are sometimes accepted

In addition:

• GCSE passes at grade C or above in Maths or Physics, one other science subject, English Language or Literature, and any two other subjects are required. 
• Applications are considered from a wide range of backgrounds and are assessed individually 
• Applicants from overseas are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Applicants who do not meet these entry criteria will be considered based on equivalent qualifications, previous experience, a College assessment and an applicant interview.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Visual Optics 
• Human Biology 
• Practice Management 
• Optics and Quantitative Methods 
• Ophthalmic Lenses and Dispensing

Year 2

• Clinical Skills 
• Visual and Neural Biology 
• Ophthalmic Lenses and Dispensing 
• Optics 
• Work Placement 
• Visual Optics and Low Vision 
• Ocular Anatomy and Contact Lenses