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 - ABDO College

Degree course

Foundation Degree/BSc (Hons) in Ophthalmic Dispensing

Working in partnership, ABDO College and Canterbury Christ Church University are proud to offer a comprehensive blended learning course for prospective dispensing opticians:

  • The only blended learning degree course in ophthalmic dispensing available in the UK
  • Leads to a BSc (Hons) degree and the registerable FBDO qualification
  • A successful partnership committed to the furtherance of dispensing optics
  • Equips students with the ability to problem-solve within the practice, benefiting both students and their employers
  • A proven track record of success through consistently high theory and practical examination results
  • Establishes a platform to build further career advancement
  • In most cases, student finance is available

A two year Foundation Degree course followed by a third year BSc Degree course in Ophthalmic Dispensing – leading to BSc (Hons) and the ABDO Level 6 FBDO qualifications

Course features

  • Combines academic and work-based learning
  • 32 weekly distance learning units in each academic year
  • Four weeks block release at Godmersham in each academic year
  • Block release accommodation can be provided
  • Year 1 courses will commence in September 2017

Entry requirements

  • Grade C or above GCSE in English, mathematics, science and two other subjects, including evidence of recent learning
  • Applicants must be working in practice as a trainee dispensing optician for a minimum of 30 hours per week and have the support of their employer

For further information and application forms, please contact the ABDO College Courses Team on 01227 738 828 (Option 1) or email info@abdocollege.org.uk