Official City, University of London freshers 2023 chat

That's okay, I know that when I was applying it was super hard to find information about Optom let alone foundation year optom so I'd be more than happy to help!! I applied through clearing as I didn't make it into the main course. Some really good things to write in your ps would be any times you've done volunteering. When I was writing my ps it was actually for medicine, but I got my two offers for optom. As long as you show genuine interest in wanting to work in healthcare and that you're curious about learning, I'm sure you will be fine. I believe City do interviews however they gave me an offer around march so I didn't need to attend an interview. (this was really brief but if you need more support or have specific questions dm me )

Thank you soo much for replying to mee, it means the world 😫 did you apply through clearing on results day? Also did you talk about anythign optometry related? Like ocular diseases/anything like that? I don’t have any volunteering or work experience related to optom (I’m going to try to get it during half term) but I’ve done a lot of in school things

Hiii, I'm studying Optometry; I like watching films, trying new things and reading fiction; and I'm most looking forward to seeing what university social life is like, balancing the societies, sports and studying.

Hey do u know if there’s an optometry gc ?

Hey! I'm Lara and I'm going to be studying a foundation year for optometry. I loveee visiting new places in London with my friends and playing video games as soon as I get home hahaa. If anyone else is also doing foundation optometry lmk!!!

Hey I’m in year 13 atm and thinking of applying to this course. I only do biology so I’m kinda scared to apply bc of how risky it is but my predicted grades are quite hifh( A*AA) what a level subjects did you do?

Hiya! I think you'll be okay if you want to apply to the course as the entry requirements say you need at least one science a level, which you already have. In terms of the high predicted grades, I know people on the course currently that got in with way higher than the BCC requirements so don't feel like it's going to be a risk! If you don't mind me asking, what specifically do you find risky so that I can give more specific advice?

I find it risky that there’s only so few unis I can apply to that does the foundation year. And if I apply manu people that are applying also do 2 sciences and have high predicted grades, so they might be given priority. Also what happens when you finish the foundation year? Do you have to reapply or you go straight into 1st year

That makes sense, I'm not too sure about the priority aspect but when it comes to foundation years universities tend to give you an offer so long as you meet the minimum entry requirements, which in this case you do. I would say don't stress too much and apply anyway if you think you're interested in the foundation year. On city's foundation course you have to achieve 65% or over in all modules to proceed onto the main optom course (plus 80% attendance) without the need to reapply, but we're advised to still apply to other universities through ucas just in case we don't pass the foundation year. Also, if you pass the foundation year but get below 65%, then you can still use the foundation year qualification to become an optical assistant so that's good to know too in case you're thinking about that path too. Hopefully this clears some things up!<3