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Optometry with Independent Prescribing MOptom (IP)

Glasgow Caledonian UniversityGlasgow, United Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
5 years
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Ophthalmics
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

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Study an integrated master’s course and become a qualified optometrist, learning how to detect, diagnose and manage conditions of the eye and vision.

Entry requirements

Scottish HighersAABBB · Subjects: including Maths and two sciences from Biology, H · Standard Entry Requirement (SER
A levelsAAB · Subjects: to include two from Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Biology
A levelsBBB · Subjects: to include two from Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Biology · minimum (widening access) offer

English language requirements

IELTS7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

sApplicants whose native language is not English are required to achieve an overall IELTS score of at least 7 with 7.0 in Speaking and no other element less than 6.5, as a condition of entry to the course.Further informationYour personal statementIn your personal statement, you should include your intent to study optometry. Some work experience is always useful.Professional body registrationAll students must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) as a Student Optometrist throughout their time on the programme.Disclosure Scotland RequirementAll students must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme upon enrolment.

Fees

International students: £30

UK students: £59

Start dates

Sep 27

Application deadline

Application submission: standard selected nationals 17 July 2026; Additional Document Deadline: standard 26 June 2026; selected nationals 24 July 2026; Deposit Payment deadline: standard 10 July 2026; selected nationals 31 July 2026; Financial Documents Submission: standard 24 July 2026; selected nationals 7 August 2026; Final CAS Issue Date: standard 31 July 2026; selected nationals 14 August 2026

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  • Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Given the shift in high school curriculum in the USA, Glasgow Caledonian University is currently reviewing our US undergraduate entry criteria. From September 2023 intake onwards, we will offer more flexibility around the qualifications we ask applicants to submit. As a general guide, we will consider: A minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent and minimum grades in relevant subjects, where required. Where AP has been taken, we generally ask for grade 3 in two AP subjects. Where we require a specific subject at AP grade 3 and AP has not been taken, we will consider honours classes, or equivalent taken in that required subject. We require a copy of your high school transcripts including college or honours level grades. Please send your documents to admissions after you have applied via UCAS. For applicants who have taken standardised tests, we will consider new SAT total score of 1000 or ACT score of 24 - (where a specific subject is required as part of entry criteria then a subject specific AP or honours high school grades will be considered as specified above).

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American nationals or individuals who have undertaken degree-level study in America may be exempt from further English language requirements. Further details of Accepted English language qualifications are available for students who would not be exempt from further English language requirements. Students who wish to join a course with a higher English language requirement must provide a SELT result/certificate as evidence of English. Entry requirements for certain courses may differ from those shown above. For further information on entry requirements, please contact us at international@gcu.ac.uk.

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