From your very first day at university you become a Student Associate Members of the College. This category of membership is completely free of charge (whilst at university) and allows you to access to the following benefits:
Bookswap is a new resource for members offering the opportunity to sell or give to a good home any unwanted books. If you are interested in advertising books on this page please contact the College Library.
Student/Pre-Reg Book Offer - 15% off on many of the core textbooks on your reading list
Students and Pre-Registration trainees can enjoy 15% discount (plus free postage and packing) on all optometric titles published by Elsevier Science and Butterworth & Heinemann. Click here for more information.
Student/Pre-Reg Book Offer - 20% off Eye Essentials
An indispensable reference series for optometry students and Pre-Registration trainees who are keen to polish their clinical skills. This discount only applies to purchases of three or more titles in one transaction. Click here for more information.
Designed to help support Pre-Registration trainees during their PRP by providing a forum to discuss any queries they may have with fellow students and qualified optometrists, including College examiners and assessors. We have 3 advisers to answer your queries; Tim Hunter, John Tickner and Steven Meynell.
Use of the College Library
The College Library is one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of optical works containing some 6,500 optical books and pamphlets. Most books on university reading lists are stocked in the library and students may borrow up to two books for a period of four weeks at a time. Loans may be renewed twice, via email, telephone or letter, subject to the book not having been reserved by another Member. For further information please call the library direct on 020 7766 4352.
Annual Student Newsletter, Foresight
This newsletter is distributed to all undergraduate offices at the beginning of term and will be available at Student Roadshows. The newsletter is designed to offer an insight into the work of the College and is a useful source of information for students. This year's newsletter features a series of inteviews with optometrists working in different sectors, along with an interview with the College's Lead Assessor, Ruth Brough and other key information about the Pre-Registration Period and Scheme for Registration.
Discounted tickets for the Annual College Conference, Optometry Tomorrow
In 2009, Optometry Tomorrow will take place on the 8th and 9th March in Brighton. The event will include lectures and workshops that are likely to be of interest to 2nd and 3rd year students. Student Associate Members will be eligible for a 50% discount on both 1-Day and 2-Day tickets, and a limited number of complimentary tickets will be made available to students studying or living in the local area. For further information on the event please call 020 7766 4342.
Access to the College Members' Room
The College provides a room within the museum for members wanting a space within the College to meet and relax. If you are visiting London with friends and family, and want somewhere to sit and meet you are more than welcome to use the members’ area during normal working hours from Monday to Friday. The College is located just off the Strand (near Charing Cross Station) in London. The members’ area is situated on the lower ground floor of the College and contains a soft seating area and coffee table, surrounded by exhibits from the College collections. You are welcome to access the members’ area whenever you like and, if appropriate, to reserve its exclusive use, however the College would appreciate 24 hours advanced notification. For further information call 020 7839 6000 or E-mail: membersroom@college-optometrists.org
Optician Journal - 61% Student Discount!
Please call Optician on 08450 778822 and quote special offer code 701.