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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Optometry course at Bristol, UWE.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Optometry or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | C |
| Chemistry | B |
| Psychology | B |
| Mathematics | A |
| Business Studies | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B511
Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its Optometry course.
An optometrist is a highly skilled health professional trained to provide specialist eye care services, including sight tests, eye examinations, and contact lens fitting. They work in hospitals, the community, and other related settings.
There is a growing need for people who can provide these services, particularly as the NHS evolves.
Studying this subject will set you on the right path towards a rewarding career as a health professional, with excellent employment and salary prospects open to well-trained graduates.
Source: Bristol, UWE
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science - MSci
Department
School of Health and Social Wellbeing
Location
Glenside Campus | Bristol
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Optometry
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Bristol, UWE student reviews
Showing 125 reviews
3rd year
Architecture
5 months ago
Anything is useless indeed in this university!
3rd year
Architecture
5 months ago
Awful, step away from this university and choose any other university.
3rd year
Architecture
5 months ago
They took my money for nothing, they don’t help or support students by any means! They help you poorly as if you’re begging from them!!!! As if you’re not paying for studying!!
3rd year
Architecture
5 months ago
It’s a shame to call this an educational institution for students.
3rd year
Architecture
5 months ago
This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...
3rd year
Architecture
5 months ago
This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bristol, UWE
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bristol, UWE students who took the Optometry course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
98%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
87%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
88%
low
Academic support
88%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
79%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
74%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
83%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
100%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
70%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
80%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
86%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Optometry or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bristol, UWE graduates who took Optometry - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
95%
Say it fits with future plans
95%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
90%
Other Health Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took Optometry - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£30.7k
Third year after graduation
£32.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Optometry.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
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