Placements in real optical practices give you hands-on early experience. Later in the course, you'll do a 44-week placement with an experienced optometrist, supported by the College of Optometrists.
Optometry
Your future. In focus.
Optometrists keep our vision sharp. They identify, treat and prevent harmful eye conditions.
Ready to launch a career that makes a difference?
Our Optometry degree prepares you for professional practice from day one. You'll graduate with career-ready skills and confidence, all set to register with the General Optical Council.
An optometry degree built for employability
Our Master of Optometry MOptom (Hons) builds the skills, knowledge and patient-first approach you need for a rewarding future in eye care.
You'll benefit from:
Recognition that opens doors
Our course is approved by the General Optical Council (GOC) and delivered with the College of Optometrists. When you graduate, you're all set to apply for the professional GOC register of fully qualified optometrists.
Practice for the real thing
You'll develop and refine your optometry skills in our Directed Learning Suite - a dedicated clinical practice facility. You'll also get the chance to diagnose and treat real patients in our on-campus eye clinic.
Why study at Bradford?
Our course is designed to prepare you for a big future in optometry. We're ranked:
- 2nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2027)
- 1st in Yorkshire and the Humber (The Guardian 2026)
And your career development is our top priority:
Check out our video for a taste of Optometry at Bradford.
See the spaces that will shape your future
Take a virtual tour of our Optometry facilities.
Visit the Ocular Health Room, where you'll learn about maintaining eye wellness, the Eye Testing Room for insights into vision assessments, and the Eye Clinic, where theory meets real practice.
Careers that count
Qualified. Registered. In demand.
With increasing demand for eye care, qualified optometrists are essential across the NHS and in private practice.
Your degree and GOC registration will get you ready for roles in:
- independent or multiple practice
- hospitals
- refractive surgery
- research
- paediatric/newborn/premature baby contact lens specialism
- glaucoma specialism
Courses in Optometry
Apply for Master of Optometry MOptom (Hons) at the University of Bradford.
- Suitable for:
- UK and International applicants
- Attendance:
- Full-time
