How to become an optometrist.
At present TU Dublin, Grangegorman is the only third level institution in the Republic of Ireland that offers a four year level 8 Bachelor of Science degree in Optometry.
What Leaving Certificate subjects will I need?
Where can I study in Ireland?
Presently there is one third level institute, TU Dublin, where you can study a four year BSc in Optometry in Ireland. Students studying Optometry train in the National Optometry Centre.
What can I expect when studying the B.Sc. in Optometry in TU Dublin?
Course Overview
Details on the syllabus can be found on the TU Dublin website.
Clinical instruction begins in year one and is more prominent in year two. In years three and four, students engage in practical and clinical experience.
Students also learn to conduct comprehensive eye exams, prescribe and fit spectacles and contact lenses, diagnose and manage ocular conditions, and participate in specialized clinics focusing on areas such as low vision, pediatrics, and binocular vision. They also gain proficiency in using advanced ophthalmic diagnostic and imaging equipment.
Work Placement
In year four, students complete a five-month supervised practice placement, giving them real-world experience.
Career Prospects
When a student graduates with the BSc in Optometry from TU Dublin they will need to register with CORU, Ireland’s health and social care professions regulator, as an optometrist.
Employment rates for newly qualified optometrists are typically at 100%, working in independent practice, multiples, hospitals, primary care teams, teaching and research.
Can I study optometry in the North of Ireland?
Yes, you can study an MOptom Hons Optometry in Ulster University.