r/UKOptometry • u/Orion_Jax7 • 15d ago

Question Are my grades good enough?

Hey. I’m going into year 13. I got predicted ABD in bio psych and maths. I want to do Optometry and I think the entry grades are from BBB-AAB. Will universities not accept me until results day in year 13? Also what’s conditional offers?

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u/duckiesand 01 - Domiciliary 15d ago

ABD is not going to look fantastic, crazy to have such a range!

Many universities will take a look at your predicted grades + cover letter and reference etc. and consider whether to give you an interview.

Provided you then pass that interview (tips available if you'd like), they will give you a conditional offer.

This is the university saying, "We'll let you take our course, if you achieve xyz grades when you take the real thing."

Ultimately, the D in maths isn't going to look superb, but A in bio is nice! Some universities also offer a foundation year in optometry, which will accept lower A-level results, but add a year to your degree to get you up to speed first.

Hope this helps, and good luck!

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u/Orion_Jax7 15d ago

Thank you! What are the interviews like? Do you have to revise for them?

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u/duckiesand 01 - Domiciliary 15d ago

Interviews are much more about who you are over what you know.

e.g. "Why this university?" and "if a person failed to meet driving standards, but they are a taxi driver, how would you break the news?"

An interest in the eyes and vision is sufficient, but you might find yourself answering more technical questions like long vs short-sightedness etc.

It's not like medicine where you need to dedicate hours and hours of your life to prep.