Become a higher qualifications course provider

Thinking of becoming a course provider? Contact stephanie.hamilton@college-optometrists.org to find out more about offering College-accredited higher qualifications.

Downloads

Higher qualifications guidance for course providers (PDF)
Higher qualifications accreditation application form (Word)
Higher Qualifications Accreditation Panel Terms of Reference (PDF)

Fees

  • Accreditation £3,500
  • Reaccreditation £3,000
  • Course change request £1,000

Accreditation and reaccreditation deadlines

ACCREDITATION SCHEDULE 
Submission deadlineAccreditation panel meeting
7 October 202613 January 2027
16 December 202624 March 2027
17 February 202712 May 2027
17 March 20279 June 2027
12 May 20274 August 2027
21 July 202713 October 2027
25 August 202717 November 2027