Ophthalmic Dispensing Foundation Degree FdA
Canterbury Christ Church University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Ophthalmic Dispensing Foundation Degree FdA at Canterbury Christ Church University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Ophthalmics.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £19509 | £30380 | £30601 |
25-75 percentile range | £17920 - £24369 | £20878 - £37050 | £19887 - £39184 |
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Course Description
This course is specifically designed for people already employed as trainee Dispensing Opticians. This Ophthalmic Dispensing course, based at ABDO College, equips optical practice support staff with the skills they need to be effective, reflective practitioners in the modern practice. On successul completion of the two year Foundation Degree Ophthalmic Dispensing you can progress directly onto the BSc (Hons) (year 3).
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- International Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Canterbury Christ Church University
Founded in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has two campuses for Undergraduates, with one being located in the urban setting of the town of Canterbury, Kent and the other in Medway. Students come from afar to take this university’s STEM courses in the subjects of Medicine and Engineering, as well as their more than 200 Undergraduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.
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Student composition of Canterbury Christ Church University
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Total number of students enrolled at Canterbury Christ Church University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16485
- postgraduates:
- 1720
- Total:
- 18205
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Ophthalmic Dispensing”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Ophthalmic Dispensing Foundation Degree FdA | Canterbury Christ Church University | - | - | 40% | - | - | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Ophthalmic Dispensing Foundation Degree FdA | Canterbury Christ Church University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |