About

The School of Optometry and Vision Sciences at Cardiff University is recognised as a centre of excellence for teaching and research across the world. For over 80 years we have been committed to maintaining an outstanding teaching and learning experience for all our students, the very best research and excellent links with industry and the wider public. WOPEC remains the only dedicated postgraduate education centre in the world that aims to cater for all the learning needs of eye care professionals. We have more than 15,000 individuals registered to learn with us. 

Our objective is to ensure the provision of excellent education and training for optometrists and other eye care practitioners, and to produce a workforce of professionals who are able to deliver the highest quality of care to their patients.

Since its inception, WOPEC has attracted business in England (from Local Optical Committees, Commissioning Groups and the LOC Support Unit) and it has developed a portfolio of popular practical skills based courses. This is in addition to our core role in providing training and assessment for approximately 700 primary care optometrists in Wales who provide the Wales Eye Care Service.

Our learning programmes of Certificates, Higher Certificates, Diplomas and MSc in Clinical Optometry have been developed to allow students to enhance their skills and knowledge in key areas, with the opportunity to obtain quality postgraduate qualifications in a flexible and supportive environment. A wide range of modules are available to study with many including practical training. Find out more by visiting our postgraduate taught website

Prof Barbara Ryan MBE is Director of WOPEC

Dr Grant Robinson is Director of Postgraduate Teaching

Who we are

WOPEC. We have a dedicated team of outstanding people working in WOPEC.

LOCSU. Lead Assessors are trained and accredited by WOPEC. They organise and manage local events and assessments for optometrists throughout the UK. For example, Minor Eye Conditions Services (MECS) and glaucoma assessments.

PGT. WOPEC has an extensive postgraduate taught programme of study. Each module has a Leader who is an expert in their field of study.