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MOptom Initial Year For Extended Degree Science - Optometry

West Herts College
Part-timePlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Subjects Allied to Medicine
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary
£32,000 (3yr)
Satisfaction
81%
Degree Completion
30%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
85%
The Course
Student Life
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About this course

This optometry foundation year provides a thorough grounding specific to the professions of optometry and ophthalmic dispensing. It prepares you for study at undergraduate level. Integrating theory, research and practice throughout, the initial year optometry course supports progression to the University of Hertfordshire’s Master of Optometry (MOptom), subject to fulfilling certain requirements.

Syllabus & Modules

Typical curriculum
▶Year 1 Modules
4 items
Human Anatomy
Core
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Physiology & Biochemistry
Core
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Clinical Skills Foundation
Core
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Foundations of Medical Science
Core
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▶Year 2 Modules
3 items
▶Year 3 Modules
2 items
▶Year 4 Modules
3 items

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey - 50 respondents (67% response rate)

83%
Teaching Quality
81%
Assessment & Feedback
78%
Academic Support
81%
Organisation
85%
Learning Resources
70%
Student Voice

Tuition FeesVerified

Published annual tuition cost at West Herts College.

£9,535
Per academic year (UK Home)
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Government Student Loan

Eligible UK students do not pay upfront. Covered by SFE tuition fee loans.

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