Study Optometry in the UK from Nigeria
30 UK university courses in Optometry for Nigeria students.
Top UK universities for Optometry
University of Manchester
Manchester · 3 Optometry courses
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow · 3 Optometry courses
University of Plymouth
Plymouth · 2 Optometry courses
University of Liverpool
Liverpool · 2 Optometry courses
City (City St George's, University of London)
City of London · 2 Optometry courses
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield · 2 Optometry courses
Featured Optometry courses
Browse all 30 →Advanced Clinical Optometric Practice
University of Manchester
Foundation to Human and Animal Health Professions (Orthoptics) (Year 0)
University of Liverpool
Avg. Salary
£28,000
Initial Year Science Optometry
University of Hertfordshire
A-Levels
CCC
UCAS Points
96 points
Avg. Salary
£28,500
Introduction to Optometry
City (City St George's, University of London)
A-Levels
BCC
UCAS Points
104 points
Ophthalmic Dispensing (Accelerated)
University of Central Lancashire
Avg. Salary
£27,000
Ophthalmic Dispensing*
Bradford College
A-Levels
CC
UCAS Points
64 points
Optometry
Bristol, UWE
UCAS Points
136 points
Avg. Salary
£28,000
Optometry
Ulster University
A-Levels
ABB
Avg. Salary
£23,000
Optometry
University of Manchester
Optometry
University of Huddersfield
A-Levels
AAB - ABB
Avg. Salary
£28,000
Optometry
University of Hertfordshire
A-Levels
AAB - AAA
UCAS Points
136 - 144 points
Avg. Salary
£28,500
Optometry
City (City St George's, University of London)
A-Levels
AAB
UCAS Points
136 points
Avg. Salary
£29,000
Entry requirements from Nigeria
UK universities accept the following qualifications from Nigeria as equivalent to UK A-levels for entry to Optometry courses:
- WAEC/WASSCE
- NECO
- IJMB
Each course page above lists its specific UK A-level requirement — UK universities map that grade directly to the qualifications above when assessing your application.
UK Student visa
After accepting an offer, your UK university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) — that is the document you use to apply for a UK Student visa from Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
How many UK universities offer Optometry courses?
30 UK university courses in Optometry are listed in UniversityDB, across institutions ranging from research-intensive Russell Group universities to specialist providers.
What entry requirements do UK Optometry courses have for Nigeria students?
UK universities accept WAEC/WASSCE, NECO, IJMB as equivalent to A-levels for entry to Optometry courses. Specific grade requirements depend on the university and course — check each course page for the published UK A-level grade, which maps directly to the qualifications above.
Which UK university offers the most Optometry courses?
University of Manchester in Manchester offers the most Optometry courses in this list (3 courses).
What visa do Nigeria students need to study Optometry in the UK?
Students from Nigeria need a UK Student visa (formerly Tier 4) for full-time university study. The visa is granted once the UK university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).