Eye sight is one of the 5 human senses, more often than not we take it for granted and only really understand the value when we partially or completely lose it. Optometry is the study of the eye. It is usually thought optometrists only provide people with glasses, assess eyesight or provide laser eye treatments, however, optometrists are also charged with identifying any medical conditions there may be present in regards to the eye.
Optometrists not only assess eyes they also have to be sales people and sell regular glasses, which makes optometry a good degree if you are interested in eyes, glasses and talking with people. Moreover, optometry is not along degree and it is not very complicated.
Entry requirements will vary from university to university, however, all will require BBB or higher with most asking for at least ABB.
Regardless of what GCSEs you do you can always go down various career paths, but certain GCSEs will give you an advantage and some will be required. Below is a list of GCSEs which will help you with optometry:
Regardless of what A-levels you do you can always go down various career paths, but certain A-levels will give you an advantage and some will be required. Below is a list of A-levels which will help you with optometry:
The duration of the degree is 3 years for a BSc (bachelors) and 4 years for MOptom (masters).
Every degree will be enjoyable and suit different personalities, below is a list of characteristics and personalities which will enjoy the optometry degree:
Optometry has many topics that need to be covered, below is a list of the topics that will be in all university curriculums:
Optometry allows you too apply to different industries, below is a list of them:
Optometry degree allows you to apply to a wide variety of roles, below is a list of them:
As a Optometry graduate you will usually work up to 37.5-40 hours a week. The salary you will get will vary on your experience, below is the average expected salaries:
