MSci Optometry
About this course
MSci in Optometry, exploring clinical practice and patient care. Core topics include Clinical Skills. Clinical teaching is closely integrated with Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. The curriculum is regulated by the General Optical Council with full approval.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including two science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics) both of which should be achieved/predicted at grade A
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for MSci Optometry (B511) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far: 1 offer and 2 interview invitations. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 62 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 28%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 94%
- Sales occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 63%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 8%
- South East: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 98%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- OPTO10101 Fundamentals of Optometry Part 1
- Fundamentals of Optometry Part 2
- Introduction to Clinical Optometry 1
- Introduction to Clinical Optometry 2
- Clinical Practice 1
- Clinical Practice 2
- Advanced Clinical Practice 1
- Advanced Clinical Practice 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Optometry at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £47,500. The £40,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Ophthalmics.
What do graduates of MSci Optometry at University of Manchester do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Optometry at University of Manchester?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Optometry at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Is MSci Optometry at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
How many students continue on MSci Optometry at University of Manchester?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.