Bachelor's (with foundation)

Optometry (Foundation Year)

Learn more about studying Optometry (Foundation Year) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    5 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,800GBP
  • Start date
    Oct
  • QS Ranking
    #691

Program overview

What the University of Plymouth says about their program:

MOptom (Hons) Optometry with Integrated Foundation Year is an undergraduate program at the University of Plymouth. University of Plymouth: our MOptom (Hons) Optometry with Foundation course allows you to engage in the industry while equipping you with the core clinical skills, professional training and confidence required for a successful career as an optometrist.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

English proficiency

  • English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

  • Australian English Language qualifications accepted by territory or state for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

to see how attainable this program is.

  • A levels

    CCD

  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

    25

All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Other grade requirements

  • A-levels: CCD; equivalent to the published minimum of 88 UCAS tariff points. A-level grades were calculated from the published UCAS tariff points using the UCAS tariff table.
  • IB: 25 points

Additional requirements

Documents

  • UCAS application
  • Academic qualifications and certificates

Essays and statements

  • Personal statement

Recommendations

  • Academic reference submitted through UCAS

Selection

  • Interview, where required by the course
  • Additional professional or safeguarding checks, where required by the course

Tests and examinations

  • English language evidence, where required

How to apply

Scholarships at University of Plymouth

  • International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    Official page

    Automatic international undergraduate tuition-fee scholarship worth up to £6,000 across the degree for eligible students meeting entry requirements.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

University of Plymouth provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University of Plymouth encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near University of Plymouth?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£795
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£557
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£145
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£42
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13· UK average
Monthly public transport pass£89
Monthly grocery basket£130
Books and study supplies (monthly)£20
Coffee shop drink£3
Cinema or cultural event ticket£9
Gym membership£39

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for the University of Plymouth

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UK student visa requirements