University of Highlands and Islands
About
The University of the Highlands and Islands is a tertiary university composed of Academic Partners which are the 13 colleges and research institutions in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland delivering higher education.
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Course/s
This course is being delivered under the Optometry Handbook (2015):
- BSc (Hons) Optometry
- The last intake for this qualification was the 2024/25 academic year.
This course is being delivered under the Education and Training Requirements (2021):
- Master of Optometry with Independent Prescribing (MOptom with IP)
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The first intake for this qualification was the 2025/26 academic year.
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| Programme | Last visit | Approval status | Latest report |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Optometry | January 2024 | Full approval | UHI Optometry Visit Report January 2024 |
| Master of Optometry with Independent Prescribing (MOptom with IP) | N/A | Stage 4 of approval for new qualifications - permission to recruit granted | UHI MOptom with IP – Stage 3 Application Outcomes Report |