Optometry Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Optometry MOptom City University London - 2% 3% £9250 £18260 144 London On campus Full-time
Clinical Optometry MSc City University London - - - £11800 £14750 - London On campus Full-time
Introduction to Optometry CertHE City University London - - - £9250 - - London On campus Full-time
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15 Optometry Courses in the UK.
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Optometry

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Optometry who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Specialisations within Optometry

  • Pediatrics
  • Geriatrics
  • Family Practice
  • Vision Therapy
  • Ocular Surgery
  • Low- vision Rehabilitation

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Optometry

  • Communication skills
  • Interest in health
  • Empathy
  • Ability to put nervous patients at ease
  • Ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks
  • Teamwork
  • Ability to work independently
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem- solving

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Optometry who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs of graduates of Optometry (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Optometry at Anglia Ruskin University

65% Sales occupations
20% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Other Health Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Entry Requirements / Admissions

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

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.