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Ophthalmic Dispensing FdSc
Quick facts:
UCAS Code: B511
UCAS Institution Code: C60
Level: 5
Duration: 2 Years full time
Location: Centre for Applied Science
Fees: Home fee is £3290 per year. International fee is £5865 per
year.
What is this course about?
Practical activities including dispensing, and lens and
frame manufacture are a major part of the course, as is the work
placement element allowing you to obtain invaluable clinical
experience and develop practical skills. This unique course covers
basic science, clinical science, patient care and health delivery
systems and professional skills and is in partnership with City
University London.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to gain a higher
education qualification in optics. There is no requirement to be in
employment in a practice but there is a work placement element
within the course. If you have a part time job in practice (usually
as a trainee dispenser or optical advisor), this may be used as
your work placement location. If not, we will help to place you in
such a role for your work placement.
What do I need to get on the course?
You will need 180 UCAS points from one of the following, 2 A
Levels at grade C or above, including Mathematics or a Pure Science
(2 AS Levels are equivalent to 1 A Level), BTEC National
Diploma/Certificate in a related subject, Advanced GNVQ with Merit
or a recognised Access to Higher Education Certificate in a related
subject. In addition, you will need 4 GCSEs at grade C or
above, including English Language and Mathematics or Physics, or
equivalent.
Applications are welcome from mature students who may not have
the minimum entry requirements, but have appropriate skills and
knowledge, and some work experience. You should have English and
Maths skills equivalent to GCSE level.
Applicants with other equivalent qualifications are encouraged
to apply as are applicants with experience of working in the
industry.
International applications will be considered on a case-by-case
basis with equivalent qualifications being accepted.
What will I study?
This course has four main teaching areas: basic science,
clinical science, patient care and health delivery systems, and
professional skills. Basic science subjects include human biology,
geometrical optics, physical optics, and optical appliances, while
clinical science includes ocular biology, binocular vision, ocular
abnormality and refractive abnormalities. Patient care and health
delivery systems include communication skills, legal aspects of
dispensing, practice management, including the use of IT in
practice, and ophthalmic services. Professional skills include
maths, ophthalmic lenses, dispensing, clinical practice,
manufacturing and instruments.
What qualification will I get?
On successful completion you will gain a Foundation Degree in
Ophthalmic Dispensing, awarded by City University London.
What can I do after the course?
This Foundation Degree allows you to access the BSc in Optometry
or BSc in Advanced Ophthalmic Dispensing Honours Degree.
How do I get on the course?
Apply through UCAS www.ucas.ac.uk UCAS code B511, UCAS
Institution code C60
If you cannot find the information, you are looking for on our
website please contact the Course Information Unit on tel: 020 7700
9200 or email: courseinfo@candi.ac.uk