Study Optometry - MOptom at Aston University, Birmingham in the UK, School of Optometry

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our Master of Optometry (Optometry MOptom) programme is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of optometry and vision science and the practical skills necessary to excel professionally. In our course, you will learn to become a professional clinician responsible for multiple aspects of vision care, specialising in preserving sight by diagnosing and treating visual problems and trained to examine the eyes and detect disorders originating in the eye, brain or other parts of the body.With clinical experience integrated throughout every year, this programme stands out as a premier pathway for aspiring optometrists. Benefit from a full learning experience combined with hands-on learning through our extensive network of industry partners develop your skills in our dedicated specialist facilities, and learn from the experience and insight of our expert teaching staff. You will benefit from extensive patient contact throughout the course and in the final stage, you will complete a 44-week period of external Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP), delivered in collaboration with the College of Optometrists.

Which department am I in?

School of Optometry

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£22,575.00 (US$ 29,154) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Site

Aston Street,

Birmingham,

B4 7ET, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A Levels

AAA two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

AAB two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics with EPQ or core maths grade A

ABB two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics for contextual offer students.*

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Standard offer for 2 Science Subjects: 32 points overall, three Higher Level subjects at 6 6 6, must include 2 science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in English Language and grade 6 in Maths.

Contextual offer: 32 points overall, three Higher Level subjects at 6 5 5 must include 2 science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in English Language and grade 6 in Maths for contextual offer students.*

T Levels: Healthcare Science Distinction, Distinction in the Optical Care Services component, and grade A in the core component.

Total five GCSEs required as follows: B/5 Mathematics C/4 English Language or English Literature plus three GCSEs at grade C/4. Please note we do not accept Key skills or Functional skills in place of these.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.