BSc (Hons) Optometry

The Optometry BSc (Hons) course offered at Glasgow Caledonian University aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become qualified, professional optometrists who are capable of providing the best eye care. This program, accredited by the General Optical Council, combines theoretical studies with practical experience to prepare graduates for a career in optometry. Course Content: This full-time, 4-year course begins with understanding the human visual system in the first year. Students are then introduced to clinical skills training from the second year onward. The third year encompasses a wide range of subjects including patient management. The final year offers an opportunity for students to gain extensive clinical experience at the state-of-the-art clinical skills labs and clinics in GCU and NHS providers.Key Modules: Key areas covered include Optics and Visual Optics, Ophthalmic Lenses and Dispensing, Basic Life Support and Anaphylaxis Management, and Virtual Reality Surgical Simulation among others.Accreditations: The course is fully accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC), meaning that on successful completion of the course, students are eligible to enter the pre-registration period of practical training which leads to registration as an optometrist with the GOC.Future Careers: Graduates from this course are capable of becoming successful optometrists who can assess, diagnose and manage eye conditions. You will play a significant role in providing expert eye care to patients of all ages and health conditions in various practice settings. Also, there is an opportunity to develop an attractive professional career in UK with the potential to earn a high income.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.