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UndergraduateMaster of OptometryUCAS: B511

Optometry

Teesside University
Middlesbrough, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MOptom Optometry at Teesside University. Based in Middlesbrough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Teesside University currently holds provisional approval from the GOC to provide this programme. Whilst under provisional approval, students recruited on to the programme are not guaranteed entry to the GOC Register and may be required to undertake additional assessments through an alternative GOC-approved education provider in the event that any aspect of the programme when delivered does not satisfy the GOC standards. All students enrolled onto the course are required to register with the GOC and must remain registered with the GOC throughout their studies. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

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After the course
UCAS Code:B511
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

How you are assessed Within each academic year a minimum of a pass in each module assessment component must be achieved as these are a core requirement. All modules must be passed each year before you can progress onto the next stage of the course. We cannot accept applications from international students requiring a student visa. News Teesside University £2.2m expansion of optometry facilities to boost student training and community eye care Teesside University has announced a major expansion

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Teesside University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,000£29,000
3 years£24,000£28,500£32,000
5 years£28,500£32,500£38,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 19% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 35% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
74%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Teesside University

Teesside University offers Optometry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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