University Contacts

To qualify to register as an optometrist individuals need to undergo a broadly based and intensive training course accredited by the GOC. One of these steps is to complete a course of undergraduate study in optometry at one of the Universities approved by the GOC.   

There are 9 UK based Universities that offer these courses.
 
 
Department of Optometry & Ophthalmic Dispensing
School of Applied Sciences
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT.
 
Tel: 01223 363271
Fax: 01223 352973
 
 
Aston University
Dr Frank Eperjesi
Optometry and Vision Sciences
School of Life and Health Sciences
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
 
Tel: 0121 2043000
Fax: 0121 3334220
 
 
University of Bradford
Dr Jim Gilchrist
Department of Optometry
Richmond Road
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD7 1DP
 
Tel: 01274 234640
Fax 01274 235570
 
 
Cardiff University
Professor Tim Wess
School of Optometry & Visual Sciences
Maindy Road
Cathays
Cardiff
CF24 4LU 
 
Tel: 02920 874 374
 
Fax: 02920 874 859
 
 
City University
Dr Chris Hull
Department of Optometry and Visual Science
Tait Building
Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB.
 
Tel: 020 7040 5780
Fax: 020 7040 8494
 
 
Department of Vision Sciences
School of Life Sciences
Glasgow Caledonian University
Govan Mbeki Building
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
 
Tel: 0141 331 3379
Fax: 0141 331 3387
 
 

Plymouth University
Luisa Simo
Programme Lead in Optometry
Peninsula Allied Health Centre
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8BH

tel:     +44 (0)1752 588881  

fax:     +44 (0)1752 588873

 
University of Manchester
Dr Chris Dickinson
Department of Optometry and Neuroscience
Sackville Street,
Manchester
M60 1QD
 
Tel: 0161 306 6000
Fax: 0161 200 4019
 

 

University of Ulster
Dr Kathryn Saunders
School of Biomedical Sciences
University House
Cromore Road
Coleraine
Co. Londonderry
BT52 1SA.
 
Tel: 028 70323276
Fax: 028 70324965