Becoming a DMU Optometry Placement Provider

Becoming a DMU placement provider

 

Why Become an Optometry Placement Provider at DMU?

Partnering with De Montfort University Master of Optometry programme allows your practice to support the next generation of optometrists while strengthening your links with a forward-looking optometry school.

By hosting DMU students, your practice can contribute to professional education, support workforce development, and gain early access to talented future clinicians.

Benefits of Becoming a Placement Provider

  • Support students in applying theoretical knowledge in real clinical settings
  • Contribute to the development of skilled, confident, practice-ready clinicians
  • Build strong professional relationships with DMU and the wider optometry community
  • Gain early insight into talented future graduates for potential recruitment
  • Demonstrate your practice’s commitment to professional education and the future of optometry

 

DMU students undertake several short placement experiences of two weeks (10 days) in Years 1, 2, and 3 of the Master of Optometry programme. In their final year, students undertake an extended Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) placement, providing deeper supervised clinical experience.

This flexible structure allows practices to engage at a level that suits their capacity.

 

 

How to become a DMU Placement Provider

Becoming a Placement Provider at DMU is Easier Than You Think!

Partnering with us is simple — just follow a few straightforward steps:

1️ Start the conversation
Have a friendly chat with our DMU Placement Lead to explore how we can work together, or contact us via Optometry@dmu.ac.uk

2️ Check the professional requirements
Just make sure your practice:
• Is appropriately registered with the General Optical Council
• Holds appropriate professional indemnity insurance
• Meet Health and Safety requirements

3️ Complete the DMU Placement Agreement
Review, sign, and you’re ready to go!

 

From Agreement to Action

 

Attend an optional DMU Induction
We’ll guide you through the programme, placement expectations, and studnet learning outcomes — so you feel confident and prepared

Prepare Your Team
Identify supervisors and agree how students will receive feedback and support

Welcome Your Student(s)
Provide supervised clinical experience during the agreed placement period

 

A True Partnership, Every Step of the Way

At DMU, we work closely with placement providers to ensure a positive experience for both students and practices. You’ll have access to:

  • Clear placement guidance and resources
    • Shared guidance on student learning outcomes
    • Ongoing support from the DMU team
    • A dedicated Placement Lead as your main contact

 

Together, we’ll create a supportive and rewarding placement experience

Interested in becoming a Placement Provider?

Contact Felicity Williams (DMU Optometry Placement Lead) felicity.williams@dmu.ac.uk or contact the team on Optometry@dmu.ac.uk