University of Hertfordshire
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.

Overall student satisfaction
70 /100
25 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £25500 £26500 £30500
25-75 percentile range £25500 - £27000 £22500 - £31000 £24500 - £37000


Salary of all UK Graduates of allied health

  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

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.

Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).

Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

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
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.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Initial Year Science Optometry, MOptom, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Initial Year Science Optometry MOptom

England UK £9250 year 1
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

Positions of University of Hertfordshire in top UK and global 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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