Train to become a General Optical Council-registered dispensing optician. Study by distance learning while you work, and on residential placements in Cambridge.
Train as a dispensing optician and take the next step in your career.
Dispensing opticians have a vital role to play in community eye care. Our FdSc Ophthalmic Dispensing Registerable Award course will give you skills in low vision and contact lens management, visual optics and ocular emergencies and ophthalmic lenses. It will also give you the chance to fine-tune your professional practice.
Earn while you learn on our accredited distance learning course, which features residential sessions in Cambridge.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Achieve your goals with guidance from our expert staff.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Learn how to use the latest optometrical equipment in our labs.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Improve your skills alongside your fellow students.
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Our course is accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC). When you successfully complete your studies, you’ll be able to register with the GOC as a Dispensing Optician.
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Our FdSc Ophthalmic Dispensing course is specially designed for eye care professionals who are already registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
As an accredited course, it will equip you with the skills you need to work in an optometric practice as a Registered Dispensing Optician.
It can also prepare you for further study. You may be able to progress onto our BOptom (Hons) Optometry degree, or to study for a postgraduate qualification, such as our PG Cert Contact Lens Optician.
"It really helped me develop, not only as a professional but as a person, I've really grown my confidence in myself ... it was a massive stepping stone in building a career for myself in optics."
Max
FdSc Ophthalmic Dispensing
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We're here Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm (please note we close at 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of the month for staff training), and Friday 9am-4.30pm.
With support and mentorship from your current employer, you can study on this course while you work.
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