MSc Optometry / Ophthalmic Science at Aston University

Programme overview

Delivered online through our innovative framework of flexible credit accumulation, you will be able to select modules suited to your passions and career development goals, as well as the opportunity to further explore a topic of your choice with the MSc dissertation.

Faculty: College of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: Course length varies, up to a maximum of 5 years | Study mode: online | Intake: October 2026 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught stage core modules: Basic Research Methods. Dissertation stage core modules: Ophthalmic Science Research Review.

Career pathways

This course has been designed for those already in professional practice who want to advance their skills and gain a deeper understanding of their area of speciality, or develop knowledge in new areas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum upper 2nd class (2:1) honours degree in an ophthalmic or biomedical field from a UK university or the recognised equivalent from an overseas university. More information on international degree requirements can be found on our Aston in your country webpage. Other qualifications (such as Fellowship of the British Dispensing Opticians) will be considered individually, on merit. Must have spent at least two years in clinical practice before entering the course. The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation wit

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,870 a year (2026/27). Tuition Fee Source

International applicants: GBP 12,870 a year (2026/27). Tuition Fee Source

Intake: October 2026

Duration: Course length varies, up to a maximum of 5 years

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