Department of Vision Sciences
The department of Vision Sciences plays a key role within the research and learning portfolio of the School of Health and Life Sciences.
It is the only place in the UK that offers the suite of vision sciences undergraduate programmes: BSc (Hons) Optometry, BSc Ophthalmic Dispensing Management and BSc (Hons) Orthoptics. All courses enable students to gain hands-on clinical experience in the on-campus Vision Centre. The programmes been accredited by the General Optical Council or the Health & Care Professions Council.
Students within Vision Sciences benefit from the state-of-the-art facilities of the GCU Vision Centre. The Vision Centre provides clinical training facilities for students to work with patients under supervision of our experienced and qualified clinical staff.
![Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0019/7435/varieties/medium.jpg)
Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
2 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Take existing skills in eye care/optometry and apply them to postgraduate study. Progress to a career in senior roles in hospital optometry, teaching or PhD study.
![Optometry](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0010/7030/varieties/medium.jpg)
Optometry
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B510 |
You can become a qualified optometrist being meticulous in your role and paying close attention to detail. Study how to detect sight problems, prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses and detect and manage eye conditions at degree level.
![Optometry with Independent Prescribing](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0010/7030/varieties/medium.jpg)
Optometry with Independent Prescribing
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
5 years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B515 |
Study an integrated master’s course and become a qualified optometrist, learning how to detect, diagnose and manage conditions of the eye and vision.
![Orthoptics](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0019/7048/varieties/medium.jpg)
Orthoptics
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B520 |
If you are observant and want to help people see - particularly young children - study orthoptics at degree level. You can become a qualified Orthoptist and allied health professional diagnosing and managing a wide range of visual conditions.
Meet the department
Our teaching and support staff are here to help (see below).
For Course and programme enquiries: T: +44 (0)141 331 8630 / E: studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
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Emma MacPherson
Staff Optometrist
Department of Vision Sciences
+44 141 273 1458 emma.kelly@gcu.ac.uk -
Abhishek Mandal
Doctoral Researcher
Department of Vision Sciences
+44 141 331 3855 Abhishek.Mandal@gcu.ac.uk -
Colin Moulson
Lecturer
Department of Vision Sciences
+44 (0)141 273 1154 Colin.Moulson@gcu.ac.uk -
Claudine Wallace
Senior Lecturer/Programme Lead Orthoptics BSc (Hons)
Department of Vision Sciences
+44 141 331 8281 claudine.wallace@gcu.ac.uk -
Michael Welsh
Dispensing Optician
Department of Vision Sciences
+44 141 331 8347 michael.welsh@gcu.ac.uk