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What Does an Optometrist Do? - Virtual Career Day1/1
Optometry Bachelors & Masters in London
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Optometry BSc (Hons) | City University London | 87% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £16560 | 132 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Initial Year Science Optometry MOptom | University of Hertfordshire | 70% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | - | 121 | Hatfield | On campus Full-time |
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Clinical Optometry MSc | City University London | 70% | 5% | 5% | £11020 | £17170 | 121 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Introduction to Optometry CertHE | City University London | 70% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £15920 | 121 | London | On campus Full-time |
Interested in online studies?
4 Online Optometry Courses.Interested in courses outside London?
21 Optometry Courses in the UK.
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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).
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
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.
Optometry - BSc (Hons) at City University London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 87 out of 100 among 95 respondents.
