Optometry with Integrated Foundation Year

Do you want to pursue an exciting career as an eye-care professional? Here at Plymouth you will benefit from a forward-thinking clinically focused degree. Our course allows you to engage in the industry while equipping you with the core clinical skills, professional training and confidence required for a successful career as a registered optometrist.

Become part of a pioneering clinical degree programme – the first to bring optometry to the South West.

Develop your clinical and communication skills while working with real patients at our Centre for Eyecare Excellence (CEE) optometry practice throughout your third year.

See your studies in a real-world context, with regional practice placements during Years 1, 2 and 4 and a hospital placement in Year 3.

Explore the theory side of the course at InterCity Place with brand new clinical facilities, equipment and learning spaces.

Join a close-knit team of staff and students and benefit from an open, supportive environment.

Boost your employability through learning in a way that’s based on solving problems, working together and communicating well with others.

Graduate with the scientific and clinical knowledge, as well as the professional training, required by the General Optical Council (GOC) to practise as an optometrist.

To complement your formal learning we offer regular PALS sessions that provide the opportunity for you to learn with and from your peers. Share knowledge, discuss ideas, and ask questions in a relaxed and friendly environment.