MOptom Optometry at Aston University

Programme overview

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.

What you will study

First year core modules: Optometry Stage 1. Second year core modules: Optometry Stage 2. Third year core modules: Optometry Stage 3.

Career pathways

Ranked 2nd in the UK for career prospects (Health Professions, Guardian 2026)

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: AAB (standard offer). A Levels AAB in three A Levels which must include two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. ABB in three A Levels which must include two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics with Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) at grade A. BBB in three A Levels which must include two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics for contextual offer students.* Resit Applicants We welcome applications from students who have taken up to one set of resits to improve their grades. Only the highest grades achieved will be considered, and resit applications are treated the same as all others. Contextual offers Aston Ready is our contextual offer scheme that could reduce your undergraduate offer by one or two grades. Assessed at the point of application, there are no additional forms to fill in. IB Middle Years Programme: Applicants require Grade 5 in Maths. Home applicants

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First year tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year (2027/28). First year tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/23ba4811-735c-2f7f-a62b-4cf4f1845ea1/optometry?studyYear=2027

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