Independent Prescribing for Optometrists
Cardiff UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Cardiff University, the PgCert Independent Prescribing for Optometrists provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. Our innovative, clinically-focused 2-year programme prepares optometrists to practice as independent prescribers and to meet the standards set by the General Optical Council for specialist entry on to the GOC register. The specific aim of the programme is to prepare you to practise as an independent prescriber and to meet the standards set by the General Optical Council (GOC) for entry on to the appropriate specialist register. As a qualified prescriber, you can prescribe licensed medicine (except for controlled drugs or medicines for parenteral (injected) administration) for condition... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £39,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
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📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided. Evidence of full GOC registration. If you are registered with the GOC, you must provide your GOC number in the Membership of Professional Bodies section of the application form. A letter from a suitably qualified person stating they will act as your Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) f |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
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Tuition fees for 2026 entry Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on your fee status. Your fee status could be home, island or overseas. Learn how we decide your fee status Fees for home status Fees for entry 2026/27 are not yet available. Fees for overseas status Fees for entry 2026/27 are not yet available. Additional costs Placement costs Travel/accommodation to attend the in-person teaching day in Cardiff. IT equipment – access to a computer with reliable internet access. Living
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