Optometry with Independent Prescribing
About this course
MOptom (IP) in Optometry, an integrated master's programme leading to professional qualification as an optometrist. Core topics include Research Methods. The course spans five years and includes modules in ocular disease management, contact lens studies, and independent prescribing. A final-year project or dissertation is completed alongside clinical placements.
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Entry requirements
Standard Entry Requirement (Ser): AABBB, including Maths and two sciences from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, and an essay-based subject. Minimum Entry Requirement (Mer): ABBBC, including Maths and two sciences from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, and an essay-based subject. Standard Entry Requirement (Ser): A levels at AAB, to include two from Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Biology. And GCSE Maths and English at 7 or above Minimum Entry Requirement (Mer): A levels at BBB, to include two from Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Biology. And GCSE Maths and English at 7 or above Standard Entry Requirement: 147 Minimum entry requirement: 135
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What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 1%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 90%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 82%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
Modules
- Biology of the Human Eye and Supporting Structures
- Foundations of Optics
- Principles of Spectacle Dispensing
- Visual Optics, Refraction and Binocular Vision
- Clinical and Professional Studies 1
- Neural Anatomy and Physiology
- Diagnostic Instrumentation and Techniques A
- Clinical and Professional Studies 2
- Further Refraction and Binocular Vision
- Introduction to Ocular and Systemic Disease
- Ocular Pharmacology
- Diagnostic Instrumentation and Techniques B
- Further Ocular Disease
- Visual Development and Paediatric Eyecare
- Clinical and Professional Studies 3
- Contact Lens Studies
- Neuro-ophthalmology and Eye Movement Disorders
- Visual Perception and Methods of Enquiry in Vision Science
- Clinical and Professional Studies 4A
- Management of Ocular Disease A
- Project/Dissertation
- Clinical and Professional Studies 4B
- Management of Ocular Disease B
- Independent Prescribing: Prescribing Safely and Effectively
- Independent Prescribing: Placement
- Learning and Experience in Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Optometry with Independent Prescribing at Glasgow Caledonian University earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £41,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Ophthalmics.
Are students happy with the teaching on Optometry with Independent Prescribing at Glasgow Caledonian University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Optometry with Independent Prescribing at Glasgow Caledonian University?
The average entrant had 213 UCAS points.
Is Optometry with Independent Prescribing at Glasgow Caledonian University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
How many students continue on Optometry with Independent Prescribing at Glasgow Caledonian University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.