Independent Prescribing for Optometrists PgCert
Ulster UniversityBelfast, SEP 2027, IELTS 7.0
GBP 18,310a year
Optometry, MOptomUK/home applicants only
University of LancashirePreston, United Kingdom
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Mode
- Blended
- Subject
- Ophthalmics
- IELTS
- 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5About the same overall: PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo English Test 105, Oxford Test of English 126.
At a glance
Summary by AIReading the course page…
Overview
If you work in the optical industry and want to gain a qualification in optometry while working, the three-year MOptom Optometry is for you. Apply now.
Entry requirements
| Other conditions | dbs_check · …they have experience A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance is required for this course |
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| Other conditions | occupational_health · …satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance is required for this course |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.
Fees
UK students: GBP 10,500 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
Rolling admissions - apply early; International deadline
Campus
- Preston, United Kingdom
Entry requirements for your country
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Scholarships at University of Lancashire
3 for this level- Alumni Loyalty Discount20% of fees
- Chevening - UK Government Scholarship
- Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship
Plan your first year
Change the figures to your ownTuitionGBP 10,500
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in total
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.
After your offer
Your portal tracks each stop- 1
Your offer
The university sends a conditional or unconditional offer. We follow it until every condition is met.
- 2
Accept and pay the deposit
You accept the offer and pay any deposit the university asks for, by its deadline.
- 3
Your CAS
The university issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the number your visa application needs. We help you get it.
- 4
Your Student visa
You apply with your CAS and show GBP 21,039 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.
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