Optometry (Undergraduate)
Message from the Head of Division
Dear first-year optometry student,
I am looking forward to meeting you when you arrive in the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry next month. I hope you are excited about the prospect of studying optometry and joining our community.
Our students are the lifeblood of the Division, and my staff and I work hard to ensure that the student experience here is a good one and extends beyond getting a good degree.
We offer support to the student organisations OpSoc and the Healthcare Alliance (HEAL), and I would strongly encourage you to get involved with these groups, as well as other clubs and societies, as they help you grow into a well-rounded healthcare professional (and can also be a lot of fun!).
Please do not forget that it is essential that all optometry students are registered with the General Optical Council – please ensure you do this before Welcome Week.
If you have any questions about any aspect of your course, please do not hesitate to contact us.
I look forward to meeting you soon.
With best wishes,
Professor Jayne Lawrence
Information for new students
Get ready
See important information on registering as a student, finance, accommodation and more.
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Welcome and induction events
See details of welcome and induction events for new students.
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General Optical Council (GOC) registration
See how to register with the GOC so you can take part in clinical practical sessions.
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Health questionnaire
Information about the health questionnaire you should have already completed.
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
Find out how to complete the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced criminal record check.
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PASS (Peer-assisted Study Sessions)
Learn about getting support from other students on your course.
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Key dates
From term times to graduation, here are the key dates to note in your diary during the academic year.
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Where we are
Learn how to familiarise yourself with the campus, your main areas of study and where your accommodation is.
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Contact us
Undergraduate Programmes Support
Email: optometry.students@manchester.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 306 4293
Suzanne Eden (Undergraduate Admissions Manager)
Email: suzanne.eden@manchester.ac.uk
tel: +44 (0)161 275 2334