GOC UK Optical Education 2025 Report,

The GOC has published its UK Optical Education 2025 Report, which outlines its approved qualifications and provides an analysis of education and training, as well as a commentary on sector developments.

The report shows a steady growth in admissions to optometry qualifications (1,201 in 2024/25 compared with 1,114 in 2023/24), while admissions to dispensing optics qualifications have declined slightly (from 338 to 316). The total number of IP students has decreased by 20% since the 2022/23 academic year.

Most education and training providers have now adapted to the GOC’s new education and training requirements (ETR) for entry-level qualifications. However, four out of six IP qualifications are yet to start teaching their first ETR cohorts.

Read the full report here : 

UK-Optical-Education-GOC-Approved-Qualifications-Report-2025.pdf