Initial Year Science Optometry MOptom
University of Hertfordshire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Initial Year Science Optometry MOptom and other courses in ophthalmics at University of Hertfordshire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in ophthalmics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in allied health
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 | |
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Median salary | £25500 | £26500 | £30500 |
25-75 percentile range | £25500 - £27000 | £22500 - £31000 | £24500 - £37000 |
All allied health courses of University of Hertfordshire
Salary of all UK Graduates of allied health
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 is a one year full time course, supporting progression to the University of Hertfordshire’s MOptom, subject to fulfilling certain requirements. It will be 120 credits over two semesters to enable students who may not satisfy the standard entry requirements or prefer a more dedicated subject specific route. The course provides a thorough grounding specific to the professions of optometry and ophthalmic dispensing. This will comprise of human biology, mathematics, problem solving skills, professional conduct and evidence practice. Additionally further modules will include an introduction to the theory and practice of subjects and skills relating to optometry and ophthalmic dispensing including visual optics, optics and ophthalmic lenses.
The Initial Year Science Optometry is studied at University of Hertfordshire. On successful completion, applicants can go on to study for a further 4 years at the University of Hertfordshire to achieve a Master of Optometry (MOptom). The MOptom is awarded by the University of Hertfordshire.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Initial Year Science Optometry MOptom at University of Hertfordshire
90% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Engineering professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for ophthalmics
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS score of 7.0 with 7.0 in each band is required for those for whom English is not their first language. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Initial Year Science Optometry MOptom
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | 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.
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
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About University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire (UOH) is a publicly funded university in Hertfordshire, England. The university has two campuses that it operates from; College Lane, and de Havilland. The university works with approximately 25,000 students at any given time, and has 11 distinct schools within the university dedicating themselves to a wide variety of subjects.
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Student composition of University of Hertfordshire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Hertfordshire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14855
- postgraduates:
- 10295
- Total:
- 25150
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Optometry MOptom | Aston University | 80% | 1% | 0% | £9250 | £20700 | 157 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Optometry MOptom | Ulster University | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 164 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time | |
Optometry MOptom | City University London | - | 2% | 3% | £9250 | £18260 | 144 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Initial Year Science Optometry MOptom | University of Hertfordshire | 70% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | - | 138 | Hatfield | On campus Full-time | |
Optometry MOptom | University of Hertfordshire | 70% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | - | 138 | Hatfield | On campus Full-time | |
Clinical Optometry MSc | City University London | - | - | - | £11800 | £14750 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Clinical Optometry MSc | Cardiff University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Cardiff | Blended Part-time |