Optometry BSc (Hons)
University of the Highlands and Islands
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Optometry BSc (Hons) and other courses in Allied Health at University of the Highlands and Islands for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Allied Health.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH02
| 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 |
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Course Description
There's no way to overtstate it: vision is vital. Up to 80% of a sighted-person's perception is visual, with our eyes processing approximately 36,000 pieces of information per hour. Could you use your expertise to keep an eye on the health of our communities? Focus your attention on this innovative, interactive degree and gain the diagnostic, clinical, and business skills needed to work to the highest standard in this challenging and satisfying field. Immerse yourself in a practical environment from the outset with a combination of placements alongside clinical skills training, spending 19 weeks in community practice and hospital eye clinics, including an extended placement in your final year. Develop in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experience, plus essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and patient management from an early stage. With a growing population, and optometrists very much in-demand, train with us and set your sights on a rewarding and stimulating future.
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 Optometry BSc (Hons) at University of the Highlands and Islands
| 40% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for CAH02
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Optometry BSc (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | 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 |
| EU | £15360 | year 1 |
| International | £15360 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | 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 |
| EU | £15996 | year 1 |
| International | £15996 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
B510
About University of the Highlands and Islands
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Optometry BSc (Hons) | University of the Highlands and Islands | 60% | 0% | 20% | £9250 £9250 | £15360 £15996 | 124 | Inverness |
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Optometry (Direct Entry) BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 89% | 0% | 5% | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | 215 | Glasgow |
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Optometry BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford |
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Optometry BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £9250 | £17600 | - | Huddersfield |
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Optometry BSc (Hons) | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Manchester |
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FAQ about Optometry BSc (Hons) University of the Highlands and Islands
- 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.
- Sales occupations (40%), Business and public service associate professionals (15%), Customer service occupations (10%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (10%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 60. This means that 60% 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 BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of the Highlands and Islands.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 1% Percentile among all Optometry students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.