MOptom Optometry
About this course
MOptom in Optometry, covering the science of vision and clinical eye care. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is approved by the General Optical Council and includes a supervised professional placement in the final year. Students also undertake external hospital placements alongside NHS professionals.
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Entry requirements
AAB-ABB at A Level, 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. As an alternative to the non-Science A Level, the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate, BTEC Level 3 National (AAQ), or OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate will be accepted at Distinction grade. DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science combined with a Science A Level in Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry, minimum grade B. Or DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care combined with a Science A Level in Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry, minimum grade B. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. Applicants undertaking a BTEC without an additional A Level may be considered for the Science Extended Degree leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree entry route. In addition, you must have 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C including Maths and English. For applicants not taking A levels, this must also include GCSE Chemistry and Biology or GCSE Double Award Science/Double Science/Combined Science.
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What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 19%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 235 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 69%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Advanced Optometric Practice 1 - Ocular Therapeutics
- Advanced Optometric Practice 2
- Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP ) Part 1
- Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) Part 2
- Human Body Systems
- Clinical Skills 1
- Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
- Ophthalmic Lenses and Dispensing
- Science of Visual Perception
- Visual Optics
- Clinical Skills 2
- Binocular Vision and Paediatric Optometry
- Contact Lenses in Practice
- Investigative Techniques
- Primary Ocular Health and Pharmacology
- Clinical Practice
- Advanced Ocular Health
- Professional Practice
- Optometric Practice across the Human Lifespan
- Community Optometry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MOptom Optometry at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £35,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Ophthalmics.
What do graduates of MOptom Optometry at University of Huddersfield do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MOptom Optometry at University of Huddersfield?
85% 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 University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is MOptom Optometry at University of Huddersfield accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
How many students continue on MOptom Optometry at University of Huddersfield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.