The Education Strategic Review

The latest news, information and analysis on the GOC’s Educational Strategic Review (ESR).

In this section

The ESR: Understanding the future of optometric education

Learn more about what the ESR means for the route to qualification for optometrists, next steps for the College, and more.

The ESR: Our consultation response

In October 2020 we responded to the GOC’s proposals for the future of pre-registration optometry education as part of their Education Strategic Review.

The ESR: Changes to independent prescribing

We have responded to the GOC’s proposals for the future education and training requirements for independent prescribing (IP) and specialist entry to the GOC register.