Optometry revision and competency renewal programme

We offer a programme designed for individuals who have timed out on the College of Optometrists Scheme for Registration (SfR) and require revision and renewal of GOC Stage 1 (Undergraduate competencies).

To be eligible, applicants must have previously held a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC), commenced on the SfR and your last clinical session or assessment on the scheme (as recorded on the SfR database) must be within 2 years of the course start date.

Duration: 1 academic semester

Course fee: £2385 which must be paid in full prior to commencement on the programme.

Applications for August 2026 entry are now closed. To register your interest for January 2027 entry, please contact admissions.networked.eo@uhi.ac.uk

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