About this course
University of Bradford offers Master of Optometry (Hons) as a 4-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Optical Science. Based in Bradford, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £16,890 per year. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
International Baccalaureate Requirements - 136 UCAS tariff points from 3 HL subjects to include 2 HL science subjects at Grade 6 and a third HL subject at Grade 6 plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B. You also need five GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 to include English Language, Maths (note: GCSE English Language and Mathematics equivalences will not be accepted) and at least one of the following: Double Award Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Those applying with Access courses are only required to have GCSE English Language and Maths, plus one Science subject (Double Award Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at grade C or grade 4. All students enrolled on the course will be required to register with the General Optical Council (GOC).
BTEC National Extended Certificate - any subject with D. Only accepted if combined with 2 pure Science A levels minimum grade A.
BTEC National Diploma - any subject with DD. Only accepted if combined with 2 pure Science A levels minimum grade B.
BTEC Extended Diploma Applied Science. DDD. Only accepted if combined with a pure Science A level minimum grade B.
Applicants are allowed a maximum of three years on AS and A2 level to meet our entry requirements.
Please note that where a science A level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards).
A levels - AAB, to include two pure Science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths) required at minimum AA. General Studies is not accepted.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
