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Ophthalmic Dispensing, BSc (Hons)

A unique fast-track programme in the field of ophthalmic optics education, which is taught over three semesters per year. The blended learning format means that knowledge will be delivered online and there will be several week-long residential on-campus “blocks” to embed learning into clinical and practical skills throughout each year.

Students will have access to specialist labs such as the Dispensing and Optometry Pre-Clinical space.

The modules will be:

LEVEL 4: Introduction to ophthalmic dispensing and optometric practice.
LEVEL 5: Further ophthalmic dispensing and contact lenses + start of the Pre-registration period.
LEVEL 6: Advanced ophthalmic dispensing and ocular abnormalities + Pre-registration period.

Campus Information

Preston

There are a variety of different ways you can access our Preston city campus, whether by rail, road or air. Preston is well served by the M6 motorway both north and south and excellent cross country rail links. There are also two major international airports in Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

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2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate – Year 0 - 72 Tariff Points

50% overall score
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 55% must be achieved in this subject

65% in Year 12 English*
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

Undergraduate - Year 1 Entry 112 Tariff Points

58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards

60% from other boards, not listed above.

Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject

65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

Must be employed within an optical practice and have a suitable mentor.

GCSE English, Science and Mathematics plus two others at a minimum grade C or grade 4 (standard pass) equivalent + 1 year optical work experience.

Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Optical Retail Skills + 1 year optical work experience + 5 GCSEs as above

SMCTech qualification + 5 GCSEs as above

University of Lancashire

Preston , England ,United Kingdom