University of Lancashire

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The University of Lancashire is a public university based in the city of Preston, Lancashire, England.

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Course/s

Optometry

These courses are being delivered under the Optometry Handbook (2015):

  • MSci Optometry
  • MSc Optometry

The last intake for these qualifications was the 2022/23 academic year.

This course is being delivered under the Education and Training Requirements (2021):

  • Master of Optometry (MOptom)

The first intake for this qualification was the 2023/24 academic year.

Dispensing optics

This course is being delivered under the Dispensing Handbook (2011):

  • BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Dispensing

The last intake for this qualification was the 2022/23 academic year.

This course is being delivered under the Education and Training Requirements (2021):

  • BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Dispensing

The first intake for this qualification was the 2023/24 academic year.

Latest list of quality assurance reports

Programme Last visit Approval status Latest report Requirements

BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Dispensing

October 2023 Full Approval UCLan Dispensing Visit Report October 2023 Dispensing Handbook (2011)

MSci Optometry

January 2022 Full Approval  UCLan MSc & MSci Optometry Report January 2022 Optometry Handbook (2015)

MSc Optometry

January 2022 Full Approval  UCLan MSci & MSc OptometryVisit Report January 2022 Optometry Handbook (2015)

Master of Optometry (MOptom)

N/A Full Approval UClan MOptom (ETR) Adaptation Outcome Report April 2024 Requirements in Optometry or Dispensing Optics (2021)

BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Dispensing (Accelerated)

N/A Full Approval UClan Dispensing (ETR) Adaptation Outcome Report October 2024 Requirements in Optometry or Dispensing Optics (2021)