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University degree
Initial Year For Extended Degree Science - Optometry
West Herts College
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
part-time
Worth knowing: about 70% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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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.
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
30%
Continue past first year
82%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,000
3 years on
£34,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Secretarial and related occupations5%
Nursing ProfessionalsHighly skilled65%
Other Health ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Skilled trades occupations5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
Caring personal services5%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
82%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching83%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support78%
Well organised81%
Learning resources85%
Student community80%
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