本课程是为那些有志和具有学习视光学学位的能力但又不一定具有适当学术背景的人设计的。验光师经过培训可以检查视觉系统，并通过调查视力缺陷，眼部疾病和与一般健康有关的问题来建立其健康状况。必要时，他们可以使用眼镜和隐形眼镜等光学设备进行屈光矫正。该学位可以使您获得验光师所需的知识和技能，以满足公众的眼保健需求。作为该学位的一部分，您将参加基础预科课程，并且需要通过每个模块才能升读三年级的视光学学士学位。本课程还旨在为您提供健康和生命科学专业的任何学生所需的知识和可转移的技能。这种方法为您适应行业的变化做好了准备
Optometrists are healthcare specialists trained to examine patients eyes, give advice on visual problems and prescribe spectacles and contact lenses to correct patients vision where necessary. They are also qualified to diagnose, treat and manage eye diseases such as glaucoma, and even detect signs in the eye which are related to general health conditions like diabetes. <br><br>This 5-year integrated master's programme has been designed for students who have the desire and academic ability to study for a degree in optometry, but who do not have the suitable academic background. The foundation year will not only provide you with the necessary scientific knowledge to enter the first year of the MOptom Optometry programme, but also emphasise the logical thinking and analysis skills necessary to succeed in a science based discipline.<br><br>On this programme, you will become familiar with many aspects of optometric care including general eye examination, spectacle dispensing, contact lens fitting, binocular vision disorders, low vision, abnormal colour conditions, and paediatric optometry. You will also learn how to manage a wide range of optical and medical eye problems confidently and autonomously.<br><br>As you progress through the programme, you will embark on your extended clinical placement organised by the College of Optometrists. This will enable you to experience life as a working optometrist and take on more responsibility for patient care. Throughout your studies, you will also have unique opportunities to observe and work in our in-house specialist eye clinics led by our multi-disciplinary eyecare team to hone your clinical skills.