Department of Vision Sciences

The department of Vision Sciences plays a key role within the research and learning portfolio of the School of Health and Life Sciences.

It is the only place in the UK that offers the suite of vision sciences undergraduate programmes: BSc (Hons) Optometry, BSc Ophthalmic Dispensing Management and BSc (Hons) Orthoptics. All courses enable students to gain hands-on clinical experience in the on-campus Vision Centre. The programmes been accredited by the General Optical Council or the Health & Care Professions Council.

Students within Vision Sciences benefit from the state-of-the-art facilities of the GCU Vision Centre. The Vision Centre provides clinical training facilities for students to work with patients under supervision of our experienced and qualified clinical staff.

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MSc

Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
Part Time	2 Years	Sep 25	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	Full Time	1 Year	Sep 25	Glasgow

BSc (Hons)

Optometry

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	4 Years	Sep 25	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.

MOptom (IP)

Optometry with Independent Prescribing

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	5 years	Sep 25	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.

BSc (Hons)

Orthoptics

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	4 Years	Sep 25	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.