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Qualification
Master of Optometry - MOptom
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
16-SEP-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Aston School of Optometry was one of the first providers to start offering an updated optometry programme, in September 2023, to fit the new requirements of the General Optical Council. Our Master of Optometry (MOptom) is studied over four years, with clinical experience integrated throughout the programme from year one. In the final stage, all students complete a 44-week period of external Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) delivered in collaboration with the College of Optometrists. Optometrists are professional clinicians responsible for multiple aspects of vision care, specialising in preserving sight by diagnosing and treating visual problems. They are 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 skills, theoretical knowledge and clinical experience needed to prepare you for a rewarding career in this exciting field of healthcare.You’ll 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 centre campus.- Virtual reality training simulators to help you develop your skills and expertise.- Clinical experience in multiple external settings such as specialist clinics, local hospital eye departments and community practices. Patient-facing clinical experience begins in year 1 of the programme.- Interprofessional learning with students from a range of health professions.
Key course benefits:- Ranked 2nd in the UK for Health Professions (MOptom)(Guardian University Guide, 2023). - Aston is ranked in the Top 5 in the UK for Optometry, Ophthalmics & Orthoptics (Complete University Guide 2023). - Within the School of Optometry, we conduct world-leading research in a wide range of areas relating to optometry and eye health. Top 10 in the UK for research quality (Optometry, Opthalmics & Orthoptics (Complete University Guide 2023). - 4th in the UK for student satisfaction (Optometry, Opthalmics & Orthoptics (Complete University Guide 2023).
Please note we do not offer a Foundation Programme, if you select Year 0 on your application form this will be amended to Year 1 at the admissions review stage.Application deadline
31 January
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University League Table
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Campus address
Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7ET, England
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
/ Max 199147 74%7th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10092.0 92%5th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.98 80%8th
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