Cardiff University - Cathays Park

Integrated Masters - Master of Optometry
Cardiff, United Kingdom, Europe
Cardiff, United Kingdom, Europe
About the program
The integrated master’s program provides students with the clinical skills, theoretical knowledge, and patient contact necessary for a successful career in optometry. Students become acquainted with various aspects of optometric care, such as general eye examination, spectacle dispensing, contact lens fitting, binocular vision disorders, low vision, abnormal color conditions, and pediatric optometry.
Program Details
Degree level:
Integrated Masters
Study mode:
In Class
Program duration:
48 months
Features
International Year One
Details come from the university and can change — always confirm on the program page before you apply.
Key facts
Entry requirements
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Cost

$13 347
Cost of living / year

£28 200
≈ $35 696
Tuition
Other fees

Approx. CAS Deposit
one time
£2,500
UCAS Application Fee
one time
£29
Charged by the institution on top of tuition.
Scholarships (3)
The Red Dragon Scholarship
GBP 10,000
Separate application required
Requirements:
The Cardiff University Red Dragon Scholarship 2026 offers a £10,000 award to support international postgraduate students from Mainland China or Türkiye who plan to start a full-time campus-based taught master's program in September 2026. This scholarship aims to make studying at Cardiff University more accessible and rewarding for eligible students. # Eligibility Criteria To qualify for the Red Dragon Scholarship, applicants must: - Be domiciled in Mainland China or Türkiye - Be classified as an international fee-paying student - Hold an offer for a full-time campus-based postgraduate taught master's program at Cardiff University starting September 2026 at the time of application - Have accepted their academic course offer by the deadline of the scholarship round they are applying for - Submit the scholarship application by the relevant round deadline - Meet all offer conditions, including any English language requirements, by 21 September 2026 # Scholarship Value - The scholarship award is **£10,000** for the 2026 intake - It is available in all rounds of the Red Dragon Scholarship application process # Application Process - Eligible offer holders will receive a link to the online application form via email - The application form is straightforward and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete - Applicants must provide: - Cardiff University application number - Current or most recent institution of study - Current or most recent average CGPA and percentile mark # Application Deadlines and Notification Dates - **Round 1:** Apply by 31 March 2026; notification by 7 April 2026 - **Round 2:** Apply by 15 May 2026; notification by 19 May 2026 - **Round 3:** Apply by 30 June 2026; notification by 6 July 2026 # Important Notes and Conditions - A panel of senior staff will assess applications based on eligibility and merit - If your fee status changes to Home fees after a fee query, you will no longer be eligible for this scholarship - Applicants must meet all offer conditions by 21 September 2026 to retain eligibility - Further terms and conditions apply This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students from Mainland China and Türkiye to receive financial support while pursuing advanced studies at Cardiff University. Be sure to check your eligibility and apply within the relevant deadlines to take advantage of this funding opportunity.
Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship 2026
GBP 4,000–10,000
Awarded automatically
Requirements:
Cardiff University offers the Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship 2026, providing substantial tuition fee discounts ranging from **£4,000 to £10,000** for international students enrolling in selected postgraduate taught programmes. This scholarship aims to support academic excellence and attract talented students from around the world. # Scholarship Value and Awards - Awards range between **£4,000 and £10,000**, applied as a tuition fee discount. - The **standard award is £4,000** for most eligible international students. - Applicants domiciled in **Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, USA, and Vietnam** are eligible for a **£6,000 award**. - Applicants domiciled in **Bangladesh and Nigeria** are eligible for the highest award of **£10,000**. # Eligibility Criteria To qualify for the Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship 2026, applicants must: - Be an international student from an eligible country or territory. - Hold an offer for an eligible postgraduate taught programme starting in **September 2026** at Cardiff University. - Submit their university application by **31 July 2026**. - Accept their offer and pay any required deposit by **31 July 2026** (or within 14 days if the deposit deadline is later, but no extensions beyond 31 July are allowed for scholarship purposes). - Meet all offer conditions, including English language requirements, by **20 August 2026**. - Fulfill the original academic admissions criteria for their chosen programme exactly as published on Cardiff University’s course pages at the time of application. - Applicants who receive offers with lower grades or alternative qualifications than the published minimum requirements will not be eligible for the scholarship, even if admitted. # Important Notes - Scholarship awards are automatically granted to eligible applicants who meet the criteria and deposit deadlines; no separate application is required. - The scholarship is awarded as a one-time tuition fee discount. - Meeting admission eligibility does not guarantee scholarship eligibility; both must be satisfied. - Failure to meet offer conditions or original admissions criteria by the deadlines will result in disqualification from the scholarship. # Deadline - The final deadline to meet all scholarship conditions is **20 August 2026**. This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international postgraduate students seeking financial support to study at Cardiff University. Prospective applicants should ensure they carefully check eligibility and meet all deadlines to benefit from this prestigious funding. Apply now and take a significant step toward advancing your academic career with Cardiff University’s Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship 2026.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate International Scholarship
GBP 3,500–5,000
Awarded automatically
Study levels: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma · 3-Year Bachelor's Degree · 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree · Integrated Masters · Top-up Degree
Requirements:
The Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate International Scholarship 2026 at Cardiff University offers valuable tuition fee discounts to international students enrolling in selected undergraduate programmes. This scholarship provides awards of either **£3,500 or £5,000** to support academic excellence and help fund your studies in the UK. # Eligibility Criteria To qualify for the Vice-Chancellor’s Undergraduate International Scholarship, applicants must: - Be an international student from an eligible country or territory. - Submit their university application by **30 June 2026**. - Accept their offer by the UCAS deadline and make Cardiff University their firm choice. - Meet all offer conditions, including English language requirements, by **31 August 2026**. - Fulfill the original admissions criteria for their chosen undergraduate programme. Applicants who do not meet these conditions will not be eligible for the scholarship, even if admitted. Both conditional and unconditional offer holders must comply with all terms and conditions. # Scholarship Value and Award Details - The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee discount. - Most eligible international students will receive a **£3,500** award. - Students domiciled in **India, Kenya, Pakistan, Turkey, UAE, and USA** will receive a higher award of **£5,000**. # Programmes Included and Exclusions - The scholarship applies to most undergraduate degree programmes at Cardiff University. - It is **not available** for undergraduate programmes in the Schools of **Dentistry, Medicine, and Healthcare**. - Certificate and Diploma awards are excluded from this scholarship. # Application Process - No separate application is required. Eligible applicants who accept their offer and meet the criteria will be **automatically considered** and awarded the scholarship upon enrolment. # Important Notes - Cardiff University reserves the right to verify that applicants meet the minimum published entry requirements for scholarship eligibility. - Scholarship eligibility is distinct from admission eligibility; applicants must meet the exact academic requirements as stated on the university’s course pages at the time of application. - Queries about scholarship eligibility must be submitted by **30 November 2026**; requests after this date will not be considered. This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students aiming to study at Cardiff University in September 2026. Check your eligibility, meet the deadlines, and secure funding to support your undergraduate education. Apply now and take a step closer to joining one of the UK’s leading universities.
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Program Details
Degree level:
Integrated Masters
Study mode:
In Class
Program duration:
48 months





