- Degree awarded
- MSc, PGDip, PGCert
- Duration
- MSc 1 yr FT, PGDip 1yr FT, PGCert 6m FT. 2-5yr PT
- Entry requirements
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You must be a GOC registered optometrist with a minimum 2:2 degree in optometry.
- Number of places/applicants
- 20
- How to apply
- To apply for a course you will need to complete and submit our online application form. For information and guidance, see: How to apply.
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Y | Y | N | N |
| PGDip | Y | N | N | N |
| PGCert | Y | N | N | N |
Course overview
- Specialist teaching for GOC registered optometrists.
- Take tailored course units developed to help you progress your career in optometry.
- Develop your clinical, problem-solving, and collaborative working skills.
- Benefit from a blend of online and face-to-face learning.
- Take Professional Certificate units accredited by the College of Optometrists.
- Choose from full or part-time study and learn at your own pace around other commitments.
Open days
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
- Contact name
- Postgraduate Admissions
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 529 4563
- pgtaught.optometry@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/optometry/
- School/Faculty
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
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