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BSc (Hons) Optometry

Study mode: Full-time
Length: 3 years
Distance learning: Not available
Placement year: Not available
Year abroad: Not available
Foundation year: Not available

National Student Survey (NSS)

67%
"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."
Data from 65 students (66% of those asked)
Course
The course is intellectually stimulating
My course has challenged me to achieve my best work
My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth
My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics
My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt
The course is well organized and running smoothly
The timetable works efficiently for me
Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively
Support
I have been able to contact staff when I needed to
I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course
Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course
The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well
The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well
I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to
Assessments
The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance
Marking and assessment has been fair
Feedback on my work has been timely
I have received helpful comments on my work
Community
I feel part of a community of staff and students
I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course
I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.
Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.
It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.
The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.
Staff
Staff are good at explaining things
Staff have made the subject interesting

Qualification types

Data from 120 students
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
76%
Degree or higher qualification
7%
Different higher education qualification
2%
International baccalaureate
0%
Completed Access course
15%
Foundation course
0%
No / unknown prior qualifications
0%
Other
0%

UCAS Tariff points

Data from 90 students

More than 240
5%
224 – 239
6%
208 – 223
5%
192 – 207
7%
176 – 191
10%
160 – 175
14%
144 – 159
19%
128 – 143
28%
112 – 127
7%
96 – 111
0%
80 – 95
0%
64 – 79
0%
48 – 63
0%
Less than 48
0%

A year on the course

99%
"of students are still on the course or have completed"
Data from 110 students
Are still studying
99%
Are taking a break from their studies
1%
Have completed their studies
0%
Have left with a lower qualification
0%
Have left without a qualification
0%

Professional accreditation

Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC). Find out more

Earnings after the course

Average earnings for all full-time Allied Health courses

For graduates from The University of Bradford

After 15 months
£24,000

Range: £18,000 — £25,000

Data from 70 people (51% of those asked)

After 3 years
£25,000

Range: £17,000 — £37,000

Data from 285 people

After 5 years
£26,000

Range: £15,000 — £36,000

Data from 290 people

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

90%
"of the students go on to work and / or study"
Data from 160 students (51% of those asked)
Now working
60%
Doing further study
17%
Working and studying
13%
Unemployed – previously working or studying
2%
Unemployed – not employed since graduation
2%
Other
6%

Occupation types 15 months after the course

82%
"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."
Data from 100 students (51% of those asked)
82% In highly skilled work
48%
Other Health Professionals
25%
Therapy professionals
3%
Business and public service associate professionals
2%
Managers, directors and senior officials
2%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
1%
Teaching Professionals
1%
Welfare Professionals
13% In other work
6%
Administrative occupations
6%
Caring personal services
1%
Customer service occupations
5% In unknown work
5%
Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Perception of work after graduating

90%
"of graduates find their current work meaningful."
Data from 80 students (51% of those asked)
Usefulness I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
Meaningfulness My current work is meaningful.
Future My current work fits with my future plans.