Cardiff University

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Optometry with a Preliminary Year (BSc)

Cardiff University

Faculty:School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Optometry (OD)
Length:4 Year(s)
Careers:OptometristsOpticians

Description:

Optometrists are trained to examine the visual system and establish its health through investigating for defects in sight, ocular diseases and problems relating to general health. Where necessary, they provide a refractive correction using optical appliances such as spectacles and contact lenses.

This degree allows you to gain the knowledge and skills required of an optometrist to satisfy the eye care needs of the public. As part of this degree, you will undertake a Preliminary Foundation Year and will need to pass each module in order to progress to the three year Optometry BSc.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Mathematics  or  Grade12 Physics 
Applicants are required to have a minimum of 80% average in six U/M subjects at Year 12 (a maximum of one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, or Physics)), with at least a minimum of 80% in any required subjects.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 90]

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on September 30, 2019