University of Central Lancashire

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The University of Central 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 is 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 is 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)