Undergraduate

Optometry MOptom

Belfast, United Kingdom
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Ophthalmics
Next intake
SEP 2027Starts in 10 months
IELTS
7.0 overall, no part below 6.5About the same overall: PTE Academic 63, TOEFL iBT 91, Duolingo English Test 130, Oxford Test of English 141.

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Overview

At Ulster we offer a 4-year Master of Optometry with Honours degree program.

Entry requirements

A levelsABB · Subjects: Two subjects from: Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics Single Award Life and Health Sciences Double Award Life And Health Sciences is acceptable as two subjects
A levelsBB · Subjects: to include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics; to include one subject from Chemistry, Maths, Physics
BTECDDM · Extended Diploma (Grades; required): Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7342/7) Cambridge OCR Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science (603/0695/6) Diploma (Grades DD plus A Level grade B required): Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7435/3) Cambridge OCR Level 3 Technical Diploma in Applied Science (601/7461/4) Extended Certificate (Grade D plus A Level grades BB to include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics): Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7436/5) Pearson Level 3 AAQ BTEC National in Applied Science (610/3965/2) Cambridge OCR Level 3 Technical Extended Certificate in Applied Science (601/7458/4) Cambridge OCR Level 3 AAQ Cambridge Advanced National in Applied Science (610/3948/2) Cambridge OCR Level 3 AAQ Cambridge Advanced National in Human Biology (Extended Certificate) (610/3946/9) - Grade D plus A Level grades BB to include one subject from Chemistry, Maths, Physics
Irish Leaving Certificate128 UCAS points · 128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; Two sciences at H2 from: Chemistry Biology Physics Maths If Maths is not passed at H2, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 or above or O4 or above, in addition to the two science subjects. English is required at a minimum of H6/O4
Access to HE DiplomaAccess Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 70% (120-credit Access Course; Only science-based courses will be accepted. NI Access (120 credits) - Overall average of 70% including 70% in each L3 module. If you do not have GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above you will need a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. GB Access (60 credits) - The required grades for relevant science-based modules will be specified in individual offers. Additionally, you will need GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or alternative qualification acceptable to the University

English language requirements

IELTS7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for student visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

English language requirements

Verification of qualifications using Qualification Check Applications to Ulster University are carefully reviewed and applicant supporting documentation, including qualifications are verified. If we are unable to make the verification ourselves, we will require applicants to submit a verification check using Qualification Check. If this applies to you, we will contact you to request for a Qualification Check. If you have any questions related to entry requirements, please get in touch internationaladmissions@ulster.ac.uk

Fees

International students: GBP 17,490

UK students: GBP 9,535

Start dates

01 SEP 2027

Application deadline

13 NOV 2026

Campus

  • Coleraine, United Kingdom

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Undergraduate

Academic

Generally, for undergraduate courses for international applicants we require equivalent to A-Level CCC, for these courses the entry requirements will be one of the following: Option 1: High School-Based Entry: U.S. High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.2 Standardised tests are not required unless the chosen course has a specific A-Level subject requirement). If a subject is required, it can be met by one of the following: Grade C or higher in a Grade 11 or 12 Honors course AP Exam score of 3 or higher College-level course in the subject with Grade C or higher Option 2: High School Diploma + Additional Qualifications: U.S. High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.8, plus one of the following: Two AP exams with scores of 3 or higher SAT score of 1100 or higher (minimum 550 in each section) ACT score of 25 or higher Three Grade 12 Honors or college-level courses (total of 3 credits) with Grade C or higher One year of study (30 credits) at a recognized U.S. university or community college with a GPA of 2.8 or higher Option 3: Associate Degree Entry: Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 Some courses will have GCSE subject specific requirements, for these we will require: GCSE Grade C -Pass in Grade 12 in the relevant subject at 60% or above GCSE Grade B - Pass in Grade 12 in the relevant subject at 70% or above Submit your official SAT or ACT scores to Ulster University: AP and SAT results can be sent Ulster via college code 7608 ACT results can be sent to Ulster via college code 3331

English language

For undergraduate courses, we will accept: Level 12 English Lang in HSD 60% or above. AP English language Grade C or above (as noted on high school transcript) AP English literature Grade 3 or above (as noted on official college board transcript) For postgraduate courses we will accept a USA degree to meet the EL requirement. We accept a wide range of alternative English language examinations and tests so please check the list of other accepted tests

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Scholarships at Ulster University

6 for this level
  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship
  • Choice ScholarshipsGBP 1,500
  • International Undergraduate ScholarshipGBP 2,000
  • Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships

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Plan your first year

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TuitionGBP 17,490
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 32,876

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 OCT 2026.

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Where you will study

Belfast, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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