The General Optical Council (GOC) regulates UK eye care. It registers two distinct professions — optometrists and dispensing opticians — as well as student opticians and optical businesses. A registrant’s status is checkable on the GOC register. The whole optometry training model is mid-reform (see the MOptom entry).
What it costs to qualify
- International optometrist application fees (non-refundable, each payable within 14 days of invoice)
- £130 scrutiny + £455 assessment + £205 interview = £790 total[2]
Sources & verification
- The GOC registers optometrists, dispensing opticians, student opticians and optical businesses, source, Last verified 2026-06-09
- International optometrist application fees (non-refundable, each payable within 14 days of invoice): £130 scrutiny + £455 assessment + £205 interview = £790 total, source, Last verified 2026-10-15 🔶
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