Key Information
Duration
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Course length varies, up to a maximum of 6 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT - TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
OR 93
OR 4.5 New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score (CEFR-aligned). Equivalent to the 0-120 score.
PTE Academic - PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. Required score: 67
IELTS - The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). Required score: 6.5
Credits
80 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Optometry
Overview
In the Optometry - Ophthalmic Science (Online) course at Aston University you’ll be able to select modules suited to your passions and career development goals, before moving on to your thesis where you will explore a topic of your choice with a substantial piece of research.
Career prospects
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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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Ageing Eye Management
- General Ocular Therapeutics
- Glaucoma
- Health and Patient Psychology
- Medical Retina
- Myopia
- Paediatrtic Eyecare
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Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT - TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
OR 93
OR 4.5 New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score (CEFR-aligned). Equivalent to the 0-120 score.
PTE Academic - PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. Required score: 67
IELTS - The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). Required score: 6.5
Other requirements
General 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.
- Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification. English language test requirements may be waived where students’ undergraduate degree was studied in an English speaking country.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Applies to you
43,020 AUD / year (≈ 22,770 GBP / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students. Applies to you
43,020 AUD / year (≈ 22,770 GBP / year)