Course Comparison
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Course
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MOptom (Hons) Optometry with Integrated Foundation Year | MOptom (Hons) Optometry |
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Award
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Master of Optometry - MOptom (Hons) | Master of Optometry - MOptom (Hons) |
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Duration
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5 years | 4 years |
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Assessment breakdown
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- | - |
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Course type
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Full-time | Full-time |
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Placement
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(with placements) | (with placements) |
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Location
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Plymouth | Plymouth |
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Provider
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School of Health Professions | School of Health Professions |
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Entry requirements
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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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UCAS tariff 128
GCSEs: 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application and who have achieved at least B/5 grades in Mathematics, English and Science. Please note that if you do not have this profile please contact the Admissions Team directly on +44 1752 585858 or email: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk and they will be happy to advise you further.
A level: ABB from three A levels. Two A levels must come from either Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Psychology. The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A level, alongside two science subjects, as listed above. An applicant studying for an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside three A levels that meet the above criteria, will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. To be considered for this the EPQ must be in a relevant science-based topic and be predicted to achieve a strong grade. BTEC:
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/National Extended Diploma: D*D*D Science profile, must include either Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Applied Science, Psychology.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma/National Diploma: D*D* and only considered in conjunction with Science or Mathematics A level at grade A. BTEC modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
International Baccalaureate: 32-34 points overall to include 3 subjects at Higher Level and 2 of these subjects must be at 6 points Higher Level. Subjects must come from either maths, use of maths, physics, chemistry, biology/human biology, applied science, psychology. English accepted within. If overseas and not studying English within IB – must have IELTS.
IELTS: 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all elements.
Access: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Science, Combined Science, Medicine) with at least 45 credits at level 3 of which 30 must be at distinction level and come from at least two specialisms including Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology. At least 9 credits must be in Maths or Physics. The remaining 15 level 3 credits must be at merit.
T level: Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received.
Please note: Applications are considered on an individual basis with preference given to those applicants with a strong GCSE profile and those with at least 12 months experience working in optical practice. Preference is also given to those applicants for which it is at least two years since the completion of any previous level 3 qualification. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team if you have any queries via email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk or call +44 1752 585858. For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our Extended entry requirements
Further information
Deferred entry
Due to the professional nature of this course we are unable to accept applications for deferred entry. |