About Therapeutic Prescribing for Optometrists, PG Cert - at Cardiff University

This course will provide optometrists with a broad education in prescribing practice that will equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance their career and contribute effectively to extended professional roles.

Top 2

Learn at one of the leading optometry schools in the UK, ranked 2nd in the Complete University Guide 2024.

Meets General Optical Council standards

Meets the standards set by the General Optical Council for entry into the specialist therapeutic prescribing register.

Enhance your career growth and professional impact

Equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance your career and contribute effectively to extended professional roles.

Researchers involved in course design and delivery

Many of our teaching staff are practicing researchers; in many cases leading experts in their fields

The only course of its kind in Wales

The only ‘Therapeutic Prescribing for Optometrists’ course available in Wales

The specific aim of the programme is to prepare optometrists to practise as independent prescribers and to meet the standards set by the General Optical Council for entry on to the appropriate specialist therapeutic prescribing register.

The School of Optometry will provide a supportive environment for you to advance your professional and personal development, offering high quality modules relevant to optometry that are informed by research and taught by leaders in the field.

The programme provides a flexible pathway to level 7 qualifications. It will cultivate an understanding of evidence-based practice in eye care and enable you to safely practice at the forefront of your profession to an appropriate level of competence.

We're committed to delivering programmes that are innovative and relevant, providing the best learning outcomes and career prospects for our students. In light of this, we're currently reviewing some elements of this programme. As such, the details shown are subject to change and indicative only. You can still apply now. We'll update this page and contact all offer holders when the review is complete to confirm any changes.

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Entry requirements for this course

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