A Levels ABB including Biology and one from Physics, Maths or Chemistry and also GCSE English or A Level General Studies. 2 AS Levels may be substituted for one A Level. The department will endeavour to accommodate all applicants who wish to visit the department on one of the Open Days. At present, the numbers retiring from the profession are about equal to those entering it. The majority of students find little difficulty in securing suitable posts.
Opportunities exist in private practice with independant practices or larger companies.
Alternatively, it is possible to work with Ophthalmologists in the Hospital Eye Service. This is a joint venture with the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. Details may be found on the Postgraduate section of these pages. Optometry is rewarding work, involving meeting a variety of people and helping them to lead a fuller life. As acareer, it has the attraction that it is very flexible.