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Entry Requirements - Optometry

Minimum Entry Requirements

Students applying to read the BSc Optometry course are expected to have achieved one of the following:

A-level

• Passes in three subjects at Advanced Level. At least two subjects would normally be chosen from Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. As a guide, a typical offer on an A-Level based application would be AAA.

Welsh Baccalaureate

• B510 BSc Optometry: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma with a pass in the Core and grades AA in GCE A-level Biology and another A-level science subject, to be chosen from Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
• B511 BSc/Opt4 Optomtery with a preliminary year (4 years): Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma with a pass in the Core and grades AA in GCE A-levels.

Other qualifications

• A previous degree, preferably in a health-related subject (e.g. pharmacy). As a guide, a typical offer on a previous degree based application would be the achievement of a 2:1 degree honours classification (or equivalent).
• A professional qualification, preferably in a health-related subject (e.g. a dispensing optician registration such as FBDO). As a guide, a typical offer on a professional qualification based application would be the achievement of registered or chartered status with the profession’s accrediting body.
• Other qualifications. The School recognises that not all applicants fit into these three standard application routes, and welcomes applications with non-standard qualifications such as an International Baccalaureate or Foundation Degree pass.

In addition, all applicants are required to have an English Language qualification at a minimum Grade C GCSE level (preferred), or an equivalent qualification.

English Language Qualifications

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, competence in the English language is also a criterion of admission.

More information on English Language Requirements

Additional Requirements for Admission

There are no specific additional requirements for admission.

Resit Candidates

The Cardiff School of Optometry and Vision Sciences will consider resit candidates on an individual basis.

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