Course Overview

This course is for you if you are a clinician in the field of optometry and are looking to develop your knowledge in ocular accommodation and presbyopia. You will explore the research into topics such as accommodative apparatus, theories of human accommodation and accommodative after-effects, and hysteresis. This module is authored by Aston staff who are experts in this field. This course is delivered via distance learning. You will access learning materials for general study, revision, and assessment via our virtual learning environment, Blackboard. This platform allows you to access a comprehensive range of study materials, scientific journals, e-journals, databases, and much more. Assessment is by coursework submitted throughout the course and will take the form of formative assessments (MCQs) and individual assignments.

General Eligibility

You must be a clinician in the field of optometry

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.