Vision Science

Career-focused degrees

The only vision science teaching unit in Scotland, the department is unique in offering undergraduate degree programmes in Optometry and Orthoptics.

Courses enable students to gain hands-on clinical experiences in our state-of-the-art Vision Centre and are accredited by the General Optical Council and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

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Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research
MSc

Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 Glasgow

Take existing skills in eye care/optometry and apply them to postgraduate study. Progress to a career in senior roles in hospital optometry, teaching or PhD study.

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Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part Time 2 Years Sep 24 Glasgow
Myopia Management Short Course
20 credits - SCQF 11

Myopia Management Short Course

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Online
8 months TBC Glasgow

Become an expert in myopia management with this comprehensive online CPD course.

Optometry
BSc (Hons)

Optometry

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow B510

You can become a qualified optometrist being meticulous in your role and paying close attention to detail. Study how to detect sight problems, prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses and detect and manage eye conditions at degree level.

Optometry with Independent Prescribing
MOptom (IP)

Optometry with Independent Prescribing

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
5 years Sep 24 Glasgow B515

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

Orthoptics
BSc (Hons)

Orthoptics

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow B520

If you are observant and want to help people see - particularly young children - study orthoptics at degree level. You can become a qualified Orthoptist and allied health professional diagnosing and managing a wide range of visual conditions.

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