Transcript BSc (Hons) Optometry - Plymouth University

BSc (Hons) Optometry
Plymouth University
What is an optometrist
An optometrist is a professional that takes care of the
visual status and monitors the health of the eyes
Optometry is a science-based profession that is
committed to extending, applying, evaluating and
reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its
practice and delivery
An optometrist can specialise in:
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Paediatrics
Elderly
Low vision
Binocular vision
Contact lenses
Refractive surgery
Therapeutics
Key skills
• The exercise of clinical judgement and informed
interpretation is at its core
-Observation
-Analysis
-Integration
-Deduction
• Communication
• Motivation
Why a career in optometry?
• It is a hands on profession
• It has a mixture of health and technical abilities
• Sense of achievement and job satisfaction
• Variety of patients means your work is never the
same
• Opportunities to work in different professional
environments
Why a career in optometry
• Opportunities to specialise in different areas
• You never stop learning
• Professional development and recognition
• Work is available in industry and in research
• Opportunities to work abroad
The Qualification
BSc (Hons) Optometry
Three year degree with an academic and a
practice orientation.
Designed to meet the requirements of the
General Optical Council (GOC).
Eligibility to apply for Pre-registration
Optometry Scheme (Objective structured
clinical examination)
Course structure
• Highly integrated and focused course
• The course will be delivered using Practical and
Theoretical elements with a large emphasis on
placements and practical learning scenarios
- Study Time
- Lectures
- Practical element
- PBL sessions
Course Structure
Year 1 focuses on development of your underpinning knowledge of the
basic scientific principles and introduction to essential clinical skills.
Modules include:
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Clinical Optometry Skills
Geometric and Physical Optics
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Visual Optics and Ophthalmic Lenses
Visual Perception
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Practical element
• Clinical skills from Year 1
• Placements in each year of the course
Placement experience
Year 1: 1 week
Year 2: 2 weeks
Year 3: Professional clinic
Placements & Study Centres
You may be
required to travel
for your practice
placements,
developing a
broader practice
experience
Problem Based Learning
Relevant
anatomy
Team
members
Effects on
carers
Relevant
physiology
A person with
age related
macular
degeneration
Current
research
Mechanisms
ARMD
Medications
Psychological
consequences
Optometry
skills
Course Aims
• Safe, competent, confident practitioner
• Accountable and Autonomous
• Life long learning skills
• Research ethos
• Non-judgemental and anti-discriminatory
• EU requirements
Employability Skills
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Communication skills
Teamwork skills
Problem solving skills / clinical reasoning skills
Self-management skills
Planning and organising skills
IT skills
Life-long learning skills
Your Application
What we look for:
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Academic qualifications including
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Strong GCSE profile:
- five grades C or above (must include English, Maths and Science)
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340 points from three A levels
- 2 A level grade A's must come from either Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or
Biology
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Personal Statement
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References
Personal Statement
• Demonstrate an interest and knowledge for the
profession
• Evidence of related work experience
• Demonstrate evidence of good communication skills
• Ability to empathise with others
• Problem solving and use of initiative
Personal Statement
• Ability to study/work independently and in groups
• Extra curricular/outside interests
• Willingness to learn
• Quality of written work
• Supportive references
Conditional Offer
For non A level applicants, on receipt of successful
attainment of the required qualifications please
notify the Admissions Department immediately!
Funding
For information on funding please attend one of
the following Funding Talks:
all Drake Circus Campus
10.15 – 10.45
11.30 – 12.00
13.00 – 13.30
15.15 – 15.45
Rowland Levinsky
Sherwell
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Any Questions?
A copy of this presentation can be found on the
University website shortly after the open day at:
www.plymouth.ac.uk/opendays
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