Ophthalmics degrees in the UK

There are 27 ophthalmics courses at 19 universities and colleges across the UK. The median student satisfaction score is 87%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 128 UCAS points. 90% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £28,500. 3 courses offer a placement year.

Courses27
Median satisfaction87%
In work or study90%
Median salary£28,500

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MOptom (Hons) Optometry Ulster University 4 years · Full-time · Coleraine
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
92%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£27,000
Accredited: Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
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BSc (Hons) Orthoptics Glasgow Caledonian University 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
176–191
Student satisfaction
91%
In work or study
100%
Median salary
—
Accredited: Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an orthoptist.
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MOptom (Hons) Optometry University of Plymouth 4 years · Full-time · University of Plymouth Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
91%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
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MOptom Optometry Anglia Ruskin University 3 years · Full-time · ARU Cambridge Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
89%
In work or study
98%
Median salary
£24,000
Accredited: Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
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MOptom (Hons) Optometry Aston University 4 years · Full-time · Aston University
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
89%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
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MSci Optometry UWE, Bristol 4 years · Full-time · UWE Glenside Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
88%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
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BMedSci (Hons) Orthoptics THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD 3 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
87%
In work or study
86%
Median salary
£29,500
Accredited: Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an orthoptist.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BMedSci (Hons) Orthoptics THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
87%
In work or study
86%
Median salary
£29,500
Accredited: Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an orthoptist.Optional year abroadFoundation year included
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MOptom (Hons) Optometry Cardiff University 4 years · Full-time · Cardiff University - Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
96%
Median salary
£26,000
Accredited: Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
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MOptom (Hons) Optometry Cardiff University 5 years · Full-time · Cardiff University - Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
96%
Median salary
£26,000
Accredited: Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).Foundation year included
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Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
65%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an orthoptist.Optional year abroadFoundation year included
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BSc (Hons) Orthoptics THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL 3 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
65%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an orthoptist.Optional year abroad
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MSci (Hons) Optometry Xaverian College 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
84%
In work or study
94%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).Optional foundation year
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MOptom (Hons) Optometry Darlington College 4 years · Full-time · Teesside University Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
81%
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
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