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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Introduction to Optometry
City St George's, University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Introduction to Optometry course at City St George's, University of London.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at City St George's, University of London. These students are taking Introduction to Optometry or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | C |
| Chemistry | B |
| Mathematics | B |
| Psychology | B |
| Sociology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B513
Here's what City St George's, University of London says about its Introduction to Optometry course.
This one year full-time Introduction to Optometry programme provides an introduction to clinical and professional optometric practice as well as a thorough education in the core subjects required to study BSc Optometry. It provides students with an alternative entry route onto the BSc Optometry course at City St George's, University of London.
This course has been designed for students with an ambition to study optometry at BSc level, who have a passion for science and will enjoy a future working with the public and colleagues across the healthcare sector. Students develop a basic knowledge of the optics of vision and learn about anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pathology of tissues and organs of the body related to occular disease. The course provides students with the quantitative analytical skills required to deal with applied optical calculations, as well as training in experimental method and analysis and scientific report writing. Principles of some optometric instruments and techniques are also introduced.
Our Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences has an internationally excellent reputation within the optometric profession. The course curriculum is informed by our world leading research which is at the cutting edge of advances in the sector and the programme is taught by academics who are leaders in their field.
Source: City St George's, University of London
Course details
Qualification
Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Department
Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences
Location
Clerkenwell Campus | London
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Optometry
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website: https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/foundation/introduction-to-optometry
How you will be assessed
Assessment on the Introduction to Optometry programme is through a variety of methods which include:
- closed book summative examinations
- laboratory/clinic based coursework
- practical examinations (including formative assessments)
- MCQ and short answer formative tests
- assessment of reports
- oral presentations
Theory examinations are used to ensure core biological, mathematical and physics concepts are understood.
Practical assessment allows you to demonstrate your ability to assess vision, visual acuity and basic investigative techniques, as well as knowledge of the basic anatomy of the external eye.
Coursework assessment permits compiling work, reflecting on the application of your studies and putting your knowledge into context.
City St George's, University of London student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
not bad not good
1st year student
1 year ago
no sense of community. most societies dont really plan much unfortunately. it gets very lonely. everyone is about themselves. the city itself has a lot to offer though. connected to main areas in london
1st year student
1 year ago
none offered to me nor do i see any in terms of accommodation
1st year student
1 year ago
academic support and welfare support is nice. they are active with their progress on you. keeping an eye on attendance and if there seems to be a problem they keep in touch.
1st year student
1 year ago
accommodations are cheap considering they are in central london. although of good quality. i am satisfied. i’m only a ten or eleven minutes walk away from the university. campus is alright, nothing special
1st year student
1 year ago
the course is nice. exams are online and no coursework besides that. the lecturers are nice and understanding
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at City St George's, University of London
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 City St George's, University of London students who took the Introduction to Optometry course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
low
Learning opportunities
85%
low
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?
95%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
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?
83%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
76%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
92%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
82%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
74%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
85%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
84%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from City St George's, University of London graduates who took Introduction to Optometry - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£36.5k
Third year after graduation
£35k
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 Introduction to Optometry.
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