The University of Manchester is pleased to offer Optometry International Bursary for high performing and Expectational International Students who wish to study outside their home country for the academic session 2021/2022
The International Bursary is offered to only fresh intelligent students who want to pursue an undergraduate degree program at a University in the UK.
The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester was founded in the year 1824, It is a public research university in Manchester, England.
The institution is a well-known UK institution that attracts thousands of students worldwide to study every session.
The University of Manchester is considered a red brick university, a product of the civic university movement of the late 19th century. It has more than 40,250 learners and over 12,800 staff affiliates. It is among the most comprehensive universities in the US.
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Why Study at the University of Manchester?
The University of Manchester is recognized internationally for its academic and analysis excellence. They offer undergraduate, master’s, and doctorate programs in different disciplines.
International students choose the institution because of its teaching quality, employability prospects, and student experience.
The university takes its points of pride as one of the most respected institutions in the world. This reputation is earned through the high quality of education offered throughout, its almost 200-year history.
Their curriculum is vast with a lot to learn
They also have the act to provide great care for their students
They help their students develop the necessary skills which are needed to strive outside the world and while helping the students they provide support which is very needed for the to understand better
The university enjoys a reputation for pioneering research and innovation, which help our undergraduate courses and postgraduate programs, and they also introduce you to the latest thinking in your choice of field.
The university rank in the global top 30 – 6th in the UK and =27th in the world (based on QS World University Rankings 2021)
The University of Manchester is Placed 5th in the UK for its ‘research power’ (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
The University of Manchester happens to be among the best in Europe in terms of academic and social impact.
The university also happens to be a member of the Russell Group. (The Russell Group is a group of elite universities renowned for their high-quality teaching and research).
Course Description
The University of Manchester Optometry course enables students to discover the scientific principles that entail the course which also includes;
– The anatomy of the eye
– The processing of Vision in the brain
– Properties of light
Students get to take advantage of a one-week clinical placement at Royals Eye Hospital and students also get to attend regular specialist clinics in their final year, all these are made possible because of the strong relationship the University of Manchester has built with Royals Eye Hospital.
Graduates of the university get to be able to register as an optometrist after a one-year pre-registration placement has been done.
Students get to be able to enroll in the university’s unique 4-year undergraduate Master of Science in Optometry course, of which after completion of the program they are registered to practice as an optometrist with the General Optical Council.
In summary here are the special features you ger to enjoy studying Optometry at The University of Manchester
– Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (which is one of Europe’s biggest eye teaching hospitals)
– You get to obtain unique practical experience at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.
– You enjoy a unique clinical experience
– You get to learn about the management and treatment of eye disease.
– Contact with patients very early (Starting to meet patients in the second semester of your Year 1)
– Close-knit student cohort (Join the active student-run Optometry Society to take part in formal and informal social activities).
Details of the University of Manchester Optometry International Bursary 2021/2022
The department available for the scholarship is the School of Health and Sciences for an Undergraduate Degree
Application is done online and it’s to be taken in the UK.
Value of Scholarship
Each successfully selected applicant will receive an award with the sum of £2,000 to support their education cost at the university in the United Kingdom.
Requirements
Countries:
All nationalities are eligible for the scholarship.
Course:
The bursary is accessible only for the University’s undergraduate degree programs which are in biology, medicine, and health.
Criteria:
– All applicants must meet all the given criteria of the university
– All applicants must be International Students
– All applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree
– Intending applicants are also advised to go through the University’s requirements
– Applicant must submit proof of English language ability through various certificates like
-GMAT
-IELTS
-TOEFL
How to Apply
– For an applicant to be enlisted in this award they must take admitted to the undergraduate degree program at the University.
– Provide supporting documents that include
– An attachment of their pre-qualification degree
– A copies of their academic transcripts and award
-A copy of the applicant’s passport.
– Their certificates of English language proficiency
– A statement from the applicant
Application Deadline
The closing date for applying is June 30, 2022
Applicant should please take note of the following;
– If there are any issues with your supporting document the applicant should contact the admission office and discuss their particular issues with them.
– If the intending applicant had applied in the previous year and wishes to apply again then can proceed with the application
– The applicant should also note that consideration varies every year.
The criteria used for consideration last year are different from what will be used this year
– However, if an applicant should register for the optometry course they will require to complete the enhanced DBS check during the first semester of formal teaching.
