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Optometry - MOptom

At Aston University, Birmingham

Location

United Kingdom

Qualification

Master of Optometry - MOptom

Fees

GBP22575

(2026)

Duration

4 Year(s)

Next intake

13.09.2027

Entry Score

IELTS

Course info

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.

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Duration: 4 Year(s)

Fees: GBP22575

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2027	Birmingham

Entry requirements for Aston University, Birmingham

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.

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Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Aston University, Birmingham. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.