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UndergraduateMaster of OptometryUCAS: S020

Optometry

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MOptom Optometry at University of Huddersfield. Based in Huddersfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Becoming an optometrist means you make an impact in the lives of the patients you treat every day. From performing sight exams to treating all sorts of vision-related problems, optometry is a rewarding healthcare professional career path – and it all starts with a well-rounded education. The Optometry MOptom degree aims to give you the knowledge and practical skills to kickstart your career in optometry. International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Clinical Examination Techniques
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Optics and Refraction
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Vision Science and Psychophysics
Community Optometry Practice
Advanced Clinical Management
Research Methods in Optometry
UCAS Code:S020
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - ABB

which must include 3 A-level subjects. Two A levels at grade AB must be in Science subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry) and a third A level at grade B can be in any subject, excluding General Studies. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to the MOptom course.

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Huddersfield

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£28,000£28,500
3 years£20,000£26,000£29,500
5 years£21,000£30,000£35,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£24,000

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

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
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-level average

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

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Huddersfield

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

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