Optometry DMU

Hiya lovely
Even though it personally dont know about the amount of mature students applying for said course. Mature students are always more than welcome at DMU! 👏
Being 23+ actually isn’t unusual at all,many people start their degree later for all sorts of reasons (career change, gap years, working first, etc.). One of my close friends from my course is actually 26 and another one im close with is 43 so you get a wide range of ages in university courses. Optometry programmes at DMU and other UK universities value diverse life experience, and mature applicants usually bring strong motivation, maturity, and real-world perspective to their studies.
So yes, if you’re 21+ and thinking about applying, you absolutely should you’ll be in good company, and your age won’t be a barrier. 😊
Kind regards Aneta PhD Chemistry

Is the de Montfort optometry programme newly introduced as I’m so upset because it actually such a good uni to apply for but when applying before the ucas deadline back in January I didn’t come across de Montfort on the official ucas courses for optometry so now can I even still apply for it I’m so annoyed that I didn’t even know and now I might not even get in .

Hi there,
I understand, it can get upsitting if you missed the deadline for UCAS application. However, application is still open for the optomotry course, we are actively taking applicants. You can apply via UCAS with DMU code.
In terms of criteria we do ask for is:
128 UCAS points
From at least two A-levels including two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths).
A Level:
ABB
Including two A levels in science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) at grade B or above
BTEC Extended Diploma:
DDM
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Contextual Offer:
TBC
T Levels:
Not accepted for this programme.
Access to HE:
QAA-accredited Access to HE Diploma in Science with 128 UCAS points (including 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit).
International Baccalaureate (IB):
28 points with at least 6 at Higher Level in a science subject.
GCSEs:
5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English, Maths and Science. Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications are not accepted for this course.
You can check more information on the website: https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/optometry/optometry.aspx#overview
Best wishes,
Elmehdi - DMU representative and current student

Oh okay but how would I apply would I have to wait for ucas extra and then apply as my ucas I’ve used up all my five choices and doesn’t let me add another I’ve already sent an email to dmu with my predicted grades and current qualifications idk what to do and what if all the places fill up by the time I can actually apply on ucas extra and I no longer can’t get a space

Hi will getting in by clearing be a possible option?