Optometry is a healthcare profession concerned with examination, diagnosis and treatment of the human visual system. Optometrists examine the eyes and the associated visual system to detect the presence of any abnormality or disease which might require referral to a medical practitioner, and they provide visual aids (such as contact lenses and spectacles) and therapy to maintain or restore maximum visual efficiency. Our three-year course has been designed to enable you to practise as a registered optometrist. It is based on both fundamental academic studies as well as detailed clinical and practical studies. The Bradford School of Optometry and Vision Science has one of the highest percentages of registered optometrists as members of academic staff across all UK universities.

We have an excellent graduate employment record. Most graduates, on completion of the pre-registration year and having passed the Final Assessment Examinations set by the College of Optometrists, become registered with the General Optical Council to practise as optometrists. Once qualified you can work in private practice, in hospital optometry or in optometric teaching and research. You will need an interest and ability in scientific work, in helping and communicating with people, and a measure of manual dexterity. You will have ample opportunity to develop these skills on our course. Some of our graduates pursue postgraduate research, while a few may choose careers in areas unrelated to optometry.