验光师是接受培训的主要眼保健专家，负责检查眼睛和视觉系统，以检测视力缺陷，受伤迹象，眼部异常情况以及一般健康问题。验光师可在多种环境下工作，并且在大街，社区，医院和学术实践中都可以找到。视光学硕士课程是与验光师学院合作设计的，目的是提供具有综合位置的硕士学位课程，学生可以在该课程中接受验光师学院计划进行注册。本课程的设计符合通用光学理事会（GOC）的要求。
Optometrists are primary eye care specialists trained to examine the eyes and visual system to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular abnormalities and problems with general health. Optometrists work in a number of settings and are found in high street, community, hospital and academic practice. The Master of Optometry course has been designed in collaboration with the College of Optometrists to provide a Master level program with an integrated placement where students will undertake the College of Optometrists scheme for registration. This course has been designed to align with the requirements of the General Optical Council (GOC).