Course Comparison
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Course
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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year | MOptom (Hons) Optometry with Integrated Foundation Year |
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Award
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Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) | Master of Optometry - MOptom (Hons) |
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Duration
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4 years | 5 years |
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Assessment breakdown
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Course type
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Full-time | Full-time |
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Placement
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(+ optional placement) | (with placements) |
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Location
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Plymouth | Plymouth |
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Provider
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School of Biomedical Sciences | School of Health Professions |
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Entry requirements
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Suitability interviews, DBS and occupational health assessments may also need to be undertaken by applicants considering progression to certain professionally recognised programmes. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without science qualifications at level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This course is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills (i.e. the equivalent of a grade C at GCSE level)
A level:Typical offer 32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject. Excluding General Studies
GCSE:Mathematics and English language grade C/4.
International Baccalaureate:24 overall to include 3 at Higher Level science subject. English and mathematics must be included.
BTEC: PPP in a science related subject.
T level: Accepted – preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received.
Access: pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing). Other qualifications and professional experience may be considered. Interview may be required, please refer to institution for individual consideration. We are aware of the various education systems throughout the world and make offers based on equivalent qualifications to those listed in our entry requirements. You should be able to possess the ability to study in the English language and be familiar with this in a scientific context. To that end, we will ask for a minimum IELTS score; this will not differ from that required for any other science degree, and support in scientific English is offered. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this programme.
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Within the foundation, we aim to build a picture of the circumstances that may have adversely affected an applicant’s education and academic potential. When assessing an application, we will consider a range of educational, social, family, and individual characteristics and experiences. Applications for this course will therefore only be considered if contextual entry requirements are met alongside the required academic criteria. The contextual factors will be noted from your submitted UCAS application, so it is key that these areas are completed on your application. Applicants for this course must not meet the A level and GCSE grade requirements for the three year MOptom (Hons) Optometry (B511) course.
GCSE Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
Students not achieving mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 on application may be offered a free online mathematics support package and an examination equivalent to C grade GCSE to enable the achievement of appropriate entry requirements prior to commencing the programme. This examination is offered during the recruitment cycle to all eligible candidates.
Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications or experience as outlined below:
A level Typical offer 88 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade C in a Science subject. Excluding General Studies. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without science qualifications at level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This course is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills (i.e. the equivalent of a grade C/4 at GCSE level).
International Baccalaureate 25 overall to include 3 at Higher Level science subject. English and mathematics must be included.
BTEC MMP in a science related subject.
T level Accepted, a minimum of a Pass (C or above in the Core) preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received.
Access Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction. Other qualifications and professional experience may be considered. Interview may be required, please refer to institution for individual consideration.
English language We are aware of the various education systems throughout the world and make offers based on equivalent qualifications to those listed in our entry requirements. You should be able to possess the ability to study in the English language and be familiar with this in a scientific context. To that end, we ask for a minimum IELTS score; of at least 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our Extended entry requirements
Further information
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