Optometrists
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2252
691 UK university courses lead to a career as Optometrists.
UK courses
691
Median graduate salary
£27,000
£24,000–£28,500 IQR
In work or study
84%
15mo after graduating
Top UK universities for Optometrists
Featured UK courses for Optometrists
Acute and Critical Care
University of South Wales
Adult Care Leadership and Management
University Centre Peterborough
UCAS Points
48 points
Adult Health and Social Care
Blackpool and the Fylde College
A-Levels
DD
UCAS Points
48 points
Adult Health and Social Care
Blackpool and the Fylde College
A-Levels
CC
UCAS Points
64 points
Adult Social Care Level 6 (Top-up)
Havant and South Downs College
Advanced Cardiothoracic Care
Edge Hill University
Advanced Clinical Optometric Practice
University of Manchester
Advanced Clinical Practice
University of Suffolk
Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Allied Health Practitioner)
University of Southampton
Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Critical Care Practitioner)
University of Southampton
Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner)
University of Southampton
Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Nurse Practitioner)
University of Southampton
Frequently asked questions
Which UK university courses lead to becoming a optometrists?
691 UK university courses are mapped to Optometrists (SOC 2252) via UCAS's occupational classification, covering both undergraduate and postgraduate study.
What is the average graduate salary for Optometrists in the UK?
Graduates of UK courses mapped to Optometrists earn a median salary of £27,000 (interquartile range £24,000–£28,500), based on 239 courses with published salary data.
What percentage of graduates from these courses are in work or further study?
84% of UK graduates from courses mapped to Optometrists are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, based on Discover Uni outcomes data from 166 courses.
Which UK university offers the most courses leading to Optometrists?
University of South Wales in Pontypridd offers the most courses leading to Optometrists (24 courses).