Optometry BSc / MOptom

... United Kingdom
... Aston University

Course Overview

Optometrists are professional clinicians responsible for multiple aspects of vision care, specializing in preserving sight by diagnosing and treating visual problems. Theyre trained to examine the eyes and detect disorders originating in the eye, brain, or other parts of the body. Studying Optometry at Aston will give you the practical clinical skills, theoretical knowledge, and contact with real patients needed to prepare you for a rewarding career in this exciting field of healthcare. Youll experience a wide range of learning methods and opportunities like: Supervised hands-on clinical experience working with patients at the Aston Eye Clinic, based on our vibrant city center campus. Virtual patient simulators are designed to help you develop your skills and expertise. Observing treatment of patients in multiple settings such as specialist clinics, local eye hospital departments, and the Aston University Day Hospital. The opportunity to complete a master's level qualification while working as a re-registration optometrist with our optional MOptom year.

General Eligibility

Total five GCSEs required as follows: B/5 Mathematics C/4 English Language plus three GCSEs at grade C/4. Please note we do not accept Key Skills or Functional skills in place of these.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

  • IELTS Overall 6.5, Reading, Writing Listening, Speaking 6.0 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.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences


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Campus Name

Aston University, Birmingham


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3 or 4 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Home: £9,250, EU/International: £19,300,


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Campus

London

Entry Score

6.0

Course Level

Undergraduate

Total Course Fee

UK: £9,250 & International: £22,500

Campus

Summer Row, Moss House, McIntyre House, The Link, and Camden House

Entry Score

6.5

Course Level

Undergraduate

Total Course Fee

£ 13500

Campus

Bellingham, Washington.

Entry Score

6.5

Course Level

Undergraduate

Total Course Fee

USA: $29,175 , International: $47,082

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