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Optometry Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Optometry BSc (Hons) | University of the Highlands and Islands | 78% | 0% | 20% | £9250 £9250 | £15360 £15996 | 124 | Inverness | On campus Full-time |
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Optometry BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 91% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £17600 | 127 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Optometry MOptom | Aston University | 80% | 1% | 0% | £9250 | £20700 | 157 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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Optometry MOptom | Ulster University | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 164 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time |
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Optometry (Direct Entry) BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | 215 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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Optometry MOptom | City University London | - | 2% | 3% | £9250 | £18260 | 144 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Optometry MOptom | University of Hertfordshire | 70% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | - | 138 | Hatfield | On campus Full-time |
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Initial Year Science Optometry MOptom | University of Hertfordshire | 70% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | - | 138 | Hatfield | On campus Full-time |
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Optometry and Vision Sciences PhD | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £2420 | £8500 | - | Huddersfield | On campus Part-time |
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Clinical Optometry MSc | City University London | - | - | - | £11800 | £14750 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Optometry BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Introduction to Optometry CertHE | City University London | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Optometry BSc (Hons) | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
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Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists PgCert | Ulster University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Coleraine | On campus Part-time |
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Clinical Optometry MSc | Cardiff University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Cardiff | Blended Part-time |
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Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
88
/100
535 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Optometry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19509 | £30380 | £30601 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17920 - £24369 | £20878 - £37050 | £19887 - £39184 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Optometry courses in the UK
All Optometry courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21523 | £34593 | £35640 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18760 - £25480 | £25684 - £38735 | £23589 - £41975 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Optometry
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
Current jobs
Among graduates of Optometry who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
Typical employers for graduates of Optometry
- Optometry Offices
- Optical Stores
- Doctor's Offices
Specialisations within Optometry
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Family Practice
- Vision Therapy
- Ocular Surgery
- Low- vision Rehabilitation
Jobs of graduates of Optometry (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Optometry at Anglia Ruskin University
| 65% | Sales occupations |
| 20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Other Health Professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Optometry
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Optometry, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Optometry is the study of the principles and techniques for examining, diagnosing and treating conditions of the human visual system.
The median salary of graduates of Optometry was £19509 15 months after graduation, £30380 3 years after graduation and £30601 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Optometry studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master of Optometry - MOptom
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Science - MSc
- Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
- Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert