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International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
University of Plymouth · Undergraduate
£6,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
4 yearsDuration
£19,200Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MOptom Optometry at University of Plymouth. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Want an exciting career in eyecare? At Plymouth, you'll study a forward-thinking, clinically focused degree that will equip you with core skills, confidence, and industry experience – preparing you for success as a registered optometrist. Immersive learning, first-hand At Plymouth, our innovative learning spaces – like the Centre for Eyecare Excellence (CEE) – are designed to help you apply your learning in practice and work with real patients. International tuition fees are £19,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £40,000 within three years, and a 92% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Clinically focused degree that will equip you with core skills
Confidence
Industry experience – preparing you for success as a registered optometrist
UCAS Code:B511
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB - AAB Typical offer is : ABB including 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Psychology. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 - 34 points Typical offer is 32 points Including 3 subjects at Higher Level, with Grade 6 at Higher Level in 2 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Psychology. English, Maths, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent. |
| UCAS Points | 32 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,200
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£76,800
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 Plymouth
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £34,000 | £40,000 | £47,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £48,000 | £54,000 |
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▲ 67% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 100% above UK average salary
This course
£48,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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: CAH02-06-03). 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
30%Work & Study
90%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
93%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
91%Learning resources
87%Student voice
88%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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Helena Kennedy Foundation
University of Plymouth · Undergraduate
£1,500scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
About University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth offers Optometry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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