Dispensing opticians
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 3211
896 UK university courses lead to a career as Dispensing opticians.
UK courses
896
Median graduate salary
£27,000
£24,000–£29,000 IQR
In work or study
84%
15mo after graduating
Top UK universities for Dispensing opticians
Featured UK courses for Dispensing opticians
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 Biological Sciences
University of Southampton
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
Frequently asked questions
Which UK university courses lead to becoming a dispensing opticians?
896 UK university courses are mapped to Dispensing opticians (SOC 3211) via UCAS's occupational classification, covering both undergraduate and postgraduate study.
What is the average graduate salary for Dispensing opticians in the UK?
Graduates of UK courses mapped to Dispensing opticians earn a median salary of £27,000 (interquartile range £24,000–£29,000), based on 450 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 Dispensing opticians are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, based on Discover Uni outcomes data from 239 courses.
Which UK university offers the most courses leading to Dispensing opticians?
University of Leicester in Leicester offers the most courses leading to Dispensing opticians (25 courses).