MOptom Optometry
About this course
MOptom in Optometry MOptom, an optometry degree centred on visual science, clinical practice, and patient care. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. This four-year integrated master's programme incorporates a 44-week paid clinical placement delivered through the College of Optometrists' Clinical Learning in Practice scheme. The first year covers the foundations through Pure and Applied Optics, Vision and Refractive Correction 1, Ocular Health and Eye Examination 1, and Professional Studies 1. The second year continues with Vision and Refractive Correction 2, Ocular Health and Eye Examination 2, Contact Lenses and Binocular Vision, and Professional Studies 2. The third year advances into Ocular Disease and Therapeutics, Clinical Optometry, Research Project/Dissertation, and Professional Studies 3. The final fourth year consists of structured, supervised practice through Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) 1 and Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) 2.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 128 From at least two A-levels including two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths). A Level: ABB Including two A levels in science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) at grade B or above BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science T Levels: Not accepted for this programme. Access to HE: QAA-accredited Access to HE Diploma in Science with 128 UCAS points (including 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit). International Baccalaureate (IB): 28 points with at least 6 at Higher Level in a science subject. GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English, Maths and Science. Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications are not accepted for this course. If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and 7.0 in all components except writing which should be 6.5 or higher is required.
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 76%
- Left higher education: 24%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 55%
- Other Health Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 44%
- West Midlands: 22%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 11%
- South East: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 76%
- Access course: 13%
- A degree: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Pure and Applied Optics
- Vision and Refractive Correction 1
- Ocular Health and Eye Examination 1
- Professional Studies 1
- Vision and Refractive Correction 2
- Ocular Health and Eye Examination 2
- Contact Lenses and Binocular Vision
- Professional Studies 2
- Ocular Disease and Therapeutics
- Clinical Optometry
- Research Project/Dissertation
- Professional Studies 3
- Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) 1
- Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MOptom Optometry at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Ophthalmics.
What do graduates of MOptom Optometry at De Montfort University do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MOptom Optometry at De Montfort University?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MOptom Optometry at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MOptom Optometry at De Montfort University?
76% of students continued into their second year, and 24% left higher education.