Aston University

Optometry MOptom

Country
UK
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
48 Months
Next intake
Sept
Apply by
September 2026 Entry: The official UCAS equal consideration deadline was 14 January 2026, and applications for this cycle are officially closed due to exceptionally high demand.September 2027 Entry: The upcoming UCAS equal consideration deadline is 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time.⚠️ Important: No Late
Tuition / yr
£22,575
Application fee
£28

Entry requirements

Academic: Standard XII (CBSE/ICSE): Minimum 80% overall with three core sciences, OR 85% overall if presenting only two core sciences from the Biology/Chemistry/Maths/Physics track.Standard XII (State Boards / NIOS): Minimum 85% overall with three core sciences, OR 90% overall with two core sciences.Class 10 Math Bar: Early numerical proficiency must be verified via a Grade B1 from CBSE, 70% from ICSE, or 75% from State Boards in your Class 10 math exam.

English: IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with a strict minimum of 6.5 in all individual sub-bands (some clinical intakes may specify up to 7.0 in the Speaking component).Pearson PTE Academic: 67 overall with no component score falling below 64.Duolingo English Test: 110 overall with a minimum threshold score of 85 in each sub-category.

Careers

Fast-Track Registration: Unlike traditional 3-year BSc programs where you must independently source a post-graduation placement yearAston's MOptom embeds your clinical training directly. To advance to the final clinical stagesyou must maintain at least a 50% average baseline by the end of Year 3 and pass all practical clinical competencies.Clinical Placement Security: Students complete their extensive Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) placements within hospital clinicsspecialized optical centersand primary care environments.Target Career Titles: Graduates enter the healthcare ecosystem as fully licensed Optometristsclinical researchersophthalmic lens consultantsor pediatric optometry specialists.Major Employers: Alumni are recruited directly by corporate eye care providers (such as SpecsaversBoots Opticiansand Vision Express)specialized NHS hospital trustsand private eye surgery clinics.