Optometry

Course Overview - Optometry

Our Master of 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...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

14/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET

Application Details

Course Code

B512

Institution Code

A80

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,A,B

must include two science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

Access to HE Diploma

Not Accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

STANDARD: 32 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 6, 6, 6, which 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. OR CONTEXTUAL: 32 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 6, 5, 5 which 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.*

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

STANDARD: With this BTEC you must achieve grades BB in two A Level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. If you are taking this BTEC in the Applied Science subject, you must also achieve grade B in one A Level science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. CONTEXTUAL: STANDARD: With this BTEC you must achieve grades BC in two A Level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. If you are taking this BTEC in the Applied Science subject, you must also achieve grade C in one A Level science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H1,H2,H2

Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with 5 subjects at Higher Level. Must achieve H1, H1, H1, H2, H2 and includes two core science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics at grade H1.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, which must include B/5 in Mathematics and C/4 English Language or English Literature. Please note that we do not accept Key Skills or Functional Skills in place of these.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

STANDARD: With this BTEC you must achieve grades BB in two A Level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. If you are taking this BTEC in the Applied Science subject, you must also achieve grade B in one A Level science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must achieve grades BC in two A Level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. If you are taking this BTEC in the Applied Science subject, you must also achieve grade C in one A Level science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A,B

must include two science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

STANDARD: With this BTEC you must achieve grades BB in two A Level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. If you are taking this BTEC in the Applied Science subject, you must also achieve grade B in one A Level science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must achieve grades BC in two A Level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. If you are taking this BTEC in the Applied Science subject, you must also achieve grade C in one A Level science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D

STANDARD: With this BTEC you must achieve grades BB in two A Level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. If you are taking this BTEC in the Applied Science subject, you must also achieve grade B in one A Level science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must achieve grades BC in two A Level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. If you are taking this BTEC in the Applied Science subject, you must also achieve grade C in one A Level science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.

A level

A,A,A

A,B,B

AAA in three A Levels including two science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics AAB in three A Levels including two science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics plus grade A in either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). ABB in three A Levels including two science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics, for Contextual Offer students* (https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready)

T Level

D

Healthcare Science grade Distinction and must achieve grade A in the Optical Care Services component. Please note that this qualification is being phased out.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

This will be accepted in place of one A Level, but not in place of the subject specifics stated.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

This will be accepted in place of one A Level, but not in place of the subject specifics stated.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,535
International £21,500