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How to apply

Applicants will be considered for entry to our postgraduate taught programme on an individual basis. Students are normally expected to hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Optometry from a university in the UK or Republic of Ireland, or from an equivalent institution recognised by Cardiff University.

Applying to study

Applying for a full qualification

If studying a full qualification (Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma, MSc), you can apply online.

Applying for individual modules

If you are applying to study just one or two modules as an occasional learner (also known as a non-degree student), please email pgoptom@cardiff.ac.uk and the team will advise.

Equipment requirements

As the majority of the course is delivered online you will need access to a computer with high speed internet access.

English language requirements

You will need to satisfy our requirements for entry to postgraduate courses, including our English language requirements.

Next steps

Once your application has been added to the system, the admissions team will send you your username and password for accessing your record - if you don't receive this within two weeks of applying then please contact us:

Postgraduate Optometry

If you have any queries at all about your fees then please contact Finance Division at fees@cardiff.ac.uk as the Postgraduate Taught Team are unable to deal with any finance issues.