Pre-reg FAQs
Our regulatory experts have put together a list of commonly-asked questions about the scheme for registration
Pre-registration optometrists
A complete guide for pre-registration optometrists - from finding and applying for a position, to qualifying and passing your OSCE
Supervision of pre-regs
Advice for pre-reg students on changing or adding a new supervisor
Employment law for pre-reg
Advice on contracts, sponsorship agreements, tie-in fees and what to do if things go wrong
Mentoring
A mentor can help you develop your career goals and feel better equipped to navigate challenges and opportunities
Legal case studies
Our legal team has secured positive outcomes for pre-reg optometrists with employment and GOC matters
Pre-registration optometrist vacancies
Discover the latest pre-registration opportunities across the UK
Pre-reg register
Student and pre-reg members can use our free pre-reg register to list their availability for a pre-reg placement, for employer members looking for pre-regs to search
Tips for pre-registration applicants
Guide to applying for a pre-registration optometrist placement from optometrist Hassnain Safdar
Tips for finding a placement
Your guide to finding a placement for your pre-registration year
Preparing for your pre-reg interview?
A guide to preparing for your pre-reg placement interview
About to qualify? What next
Preparing for working life after passing your OSCE
OSCE guide
Help and advice on preparing for your OSCEs
Education library
Take a look at OT'seducation library, where you can access archived CET, CPD articles and skills guides covering 31 topic areas
OT's pre-reg focus series
Find out more about how you can prepare for pre-reg placements, balancing work and study