University survival guide
Our tips for getting the most out of your time as an optometry student, compiled with the help of our student, pre-reg and lecturer Councillors
Students
Free expert advice and resources to support you through your student journey to qualification
Student membership benefits
Find out what’s included in your free student membership
The AOP and your university
Find out who your student representatives are, and when we visit your university
Education library
Take a look at OT'sEducation library, where you can access archived CPD and CET articles, practice team resources and skills guides covering 31 topic areas
Career inspiration and advice
Find out about the career paths available to optometrists on qualification, and the support we offer through your pre-registration placement
The student voice
Find out how we listen to and represent optometry students, and how you can share your views with us
Regulation and the law
Our experts explain how students can avoid common mistakes and keep your career on track
A to Optometry
Read more about how you can prepare for your optometry course
COVID-Generation series
The impact of the pandemic on young people’s wellbeing
Preparing for your pre-reg year
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
Understand your pre-reg contract
Our bespoke query service helps you understand your pre-registration contract
