Optometry (GOC)- Independent Prescribing (Module 3 of 3)
- Level
- Short Course
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Mode
- Online
- Subject
- Ophthalmics
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- FEB 2021
Overview
Take your optometry career to the next level by becoming an independent optometry prescriber.
Entry requirements
This module is for UK-qualified optometrists who are currently undertaking the theoretical pathway to becoming an independent prescribing optometrist. It is only available for students who have already commenced or completed OVM050: Principles of Therapeutics Term 1 Module Online Launch Date: Oct: 12th October 2026 (Module material goes live on Moodle, from this date onwards you will have access to the online materials) Online Synchronous Teaching Dates: Oct: 21st October 2026 Nov: 18th November 2026 Dec: 16th December 2026 Assessment Date (face-to-face attendance required on-campus): Jan: 13th January 2027 Term 3 Module Online Launch Date: May: 10th May 2027 (Module material goes live on Moodle, from this date onwards you will have access to the online materials) Online Synchronous Teaching Dates: May: 19th May 2027 Jun: 8th June 2027 Jul: 7th July 2027 Assessment Date (face-to-face attendance required on-campus):
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 7 |
|---|
IELTS 7.0 is required with no subtest below 7.0
Fees
International students: £1,275
UK students: £1,275
UK/Home: £1,275
International: £1,275
Start dates
February 2021, February 2026
Campus
- Online, United Kingdom
Where you will study
England Lane, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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