MOptom Optometry
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 59%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 16%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 35%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MOptom Optometry at Teesside University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £38,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Ophthalmics.
Are students happy with the teaching on MOptom Optometry at Teesside University?
96% 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 Teesside University?
The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Is MOptom Optometry at Teesside University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
How many students continue on MOptom Optometry at Teesside University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.