Optometry (Direct Entry) BSc (Hons)
Glasgow Caledonian University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 50 graduates of Optometry (Direct Entry) BSc (Hons) at Glasgow Caledonian University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Ophthalmics.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Ophthalmics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Ophthalmics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £36000 | £35000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £32000 | £29000 - £42500 | £24500 - £43000 |
All Ophthalmics courses of Glasgow Caledonian University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Ophthalmics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19509 | £31893 | £32500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17920 - £24369 | £21523 - £38781 | £20472 - £40554 |
All Ophthalmics Courses in the UK
Course Description
We are currently only accepting applications for year two or year three entry. If you wish to apply for year one please consider our new five-year Masters in Optometry with Independent Prescribing (UCAS code B515). Optometrists are eye-care professionals who detect sight problems and prescribe and fit glasses, contact lenses and other visual aids. Optometrists also detect and manage a variety of eye conditions such as glaucoma. Accredited by the General Optical Council, GCU offers a high-quality clinical education that is highly rated by students. Clinical training takes place in our purpose-built on-campus Eye Clinic. Open to the public, it offers contact lens fitting, orthoptics, dispensing, low vision, myopia control, infant and learning disability clinics. Employment prospects for graduates in Optometry are excellent and our graduates are highly rated by employers throughout the UK. Optometrists can continue their career development through various postgraduate schemes. These include training towards qualifications for Independent Prescribing and a range of specialist skills. We have an optometry clinic on campus and almost all clinical teaching takes place on campus. The only exceptions to this are 4 half day hospital sessions, all of which are within commuting distance of Glasgow city centre (and some of which may be scheduled on the same day i.e. 2 half day sessions on the same day in the same hospital).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Optometry (Direct Entry) BSc (Hons) at Glasgow Caledonian University
| 95% | Caring personal services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Ophthalmic Dispensing Degree Applicants who have achieved their degree already
65% and professional exams at first attempt or degree plus professional exams plus work experience in Ophthalmic Dispensing for direct entry into second year.
ABDO qualification
Will be considered for year 2 entry but good marks required for degree/diploma and ABDO (pass at first attempt with mean 75% + and no pass below 65%). Contact Lens/Low Vision Honours ABDO qualification very helpful.
Year 3 Successful completion of 3 years of the BSc Hons Orthoptics programme at GCU with not less than a Merit, or 2:1 degree in Orthoptics
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Optometry (Direct Entry) BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £14500 | year 1 |
| International | £14500 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £15200 | year 1 |
| International | £15200 | year 1 |
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.
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FAQ about Optometry (Direct Entry) BSc (Hons) Glasgow Caledonian University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £26000 15 months after graduation, £36000 3 years after graduation and £35000 after graduation.
- Caring personal services (95%),
- 50 graduates rated the course 89. This means that 89% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Optometry (Direct Entry) BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Glasgow Caledonian University.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 215 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Optometry students in the UK.