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Vision and hearing sciences

You’re inspired by the science around how we see and hear. Embark on the journey to professional registration as an optometrist, dispensing optician or audiologist; further your existing skills by studying the contact lens speciality; or undertake a research programme with support from our expert supervisors.

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Audiology Top-up

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
1 year
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2 years part-time
Course features
  • Broaden your experience of audiology
  • Enjoy a mix of distance learning and residential sessions
  • Join the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists when you graduate
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Dispensing Optician Registerable Award

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
3 years part-time
Course features
  • Train to become a dispensing optician
  • Fine-tune your knowledge of low vision, contact lens management and more
  • Study by distance learning while you work
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Hearing Aid Audiology

Undergraduate - FdSc

Study in:
Distance learning
Available as:
2 years part-time
Course features
  • Develop the skills to work as a hearing aid audiologist
  • Study by distance learning while you work
  • Work as a registered hearing aid dispenser when you graduate
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Hearing Aid Dispensing

Undergraduate - FdSc

Higher Apprenticeship

Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
2 years 1 month
Course features
  • Accredited by the Health & Care Professions Council
  • Study while you work, with no tuition fees
  • Work-based approach allows you to deliver impact in the workplace as you learn
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Hearing Sciences (Top-Up)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
1 year full-time
Course features
Convert your foundation degree to a full BSc (Hons) in one year Learn online with practical residentials Professional accreditation: the course is a BSHAA-approved programme
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Optometry

Undergraduate - MOptom

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
4 years full-time
Course features
  • Achieve your ambition to become a registered optometrist
  • Learn to perform eye exams, improve vision, and diagnose sight problems
  • Use state-of-the- art equipment in our public University Eye Clinic
  • Combine your fourth-year study with real-world practice placements
Course details Apply

Audiology and Hearing Disability Research

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Work with an internationally renowned academic team that has extensive research activities and collaborations, is widely published and attracts significant grant funding.
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Optometry and Vision Sciences

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Study your research degree with a well-funded, internationally published academic team that’s making exciting discoveries.
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