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Bachelor of Ophthalmic Dispensing
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Three-year degree qualifying graduates to register as dispensing opticians.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain the principal concepts and methods of Ophthalmic Dispensing. Apply knowledge involving three-year degree. Interpret relevant information
- Work on discipline-specific assignments
- And communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Dispensing optician in community and hospital practice
- The optical industry
- Teaching
Curriculum
- Three-year degree. Year one covers human and ocular biology
- Optics
- Spectacle dispensing and refractive error and binocular vision development. Year two adds clinical dispensing
- Ocular and systemic disease
- Refraction anomalies
- Low vision and instrumentation. Year three covers clinical dispensing
- Abnormal binocular vision and advanced paediatric eye care.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Course-specific entry: Scottish Highers
- A Levels or equivalent (e.g. UCAS Tariff 135 for Accountancy
- 96 for Software Development
- Lower minimum offers apply)
- With required subjects for some courses
- Year 2 or 3 entry with HNC/HND where listed. International qualifications are mapped per country on GCU's international pages. English: IELTS 6.0 (7.0 for most health courses).
- Course-specific
- E.g. BSc (Hons) Software Development: UCAS Tariff 96 standard (90 minimum for widening-access applicants)
- Scottish Higher BBCC incl. Higher in Maths/Computing
- A Level CCC.
Accepted academic background
Scottish Highers, A Levels or equivalent (international qualifications are mapped per country on GCU country pages), Entry to Year 2/3 possible with HNC/HND, Honours degrees are 4 years in Scotland (2-4 years with advanced entry).
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (no element below 6.5)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Recommendation Letters (If Applicable)
- Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Bachelor of Science in Ophthalmic Dispensing at Glasgow Caledonian University. Submit the application through UCAS for an undergraduate course or through the university graduate admissions process for an eligible postgraduate course. Provide academic transcripts
- English-language evidence and any required supporting statements or references. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £15,700 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Glasgow campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Life Sciences |
| Department | Department of Ophthalmic Dispensing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £15,700 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (no element below 6.5).