Optometry
Aston University, BirminghamCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the Master Optometry at Aston University, Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our Master of Optometry (MOptom) programme is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of optometry and vision science and the practical skills necessary to excel professionally. In our course, you will learn to become a professional clinician responsible for multiple aspects of vision care, specialising in preserving sight by diagnosing and treating visual problems and trained to examine the eyes and detect disorders originating in the eye, brain or other parts of the body. With clinical experience integrated throughout every year, this programme stands out as a premier pat... International tuition fees are £22,575 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB - BBB AAB in three A Levels which must include two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. ABB in three A Levels which must include two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics with Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or Core Maths at grade A BBB in three A Levels which must include two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics for contextual offer students for Contextual Offer students* (https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready) RESIT APPLICANTS: We welcome applications from students who have taken up to one set of resits to improve their grades. Only the highest grades achieved will be considered, and resit applications are treated the same as all others. PREDICTIONS AND ACHIEVED GRADES: At Aston University, we are committed to an inclusive admissions process, ensuring every applicant has the best possible opportunity. While our listed grades are the official entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only estimates. We may consider applicants predicted slightly below the listed grades, provided they meet the subject-specific requirements. This gives applicants the opportunity to improve on their predicted grades. However, any offer made will still contain the listed grade requirements. If you are applying as a private resit candidate, we still require predicted grades from your school, college, private tutor or exam centre as part of your application. We may also consider applicants who have already achieved BBC at A level. These applications are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. If shortlisted and successful at interview, you will receive a conditional offer at the published entry grades, and your application will be reconsidered during results week in August, subject to available spaces. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points STANDARD: 32 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 6, 6, 6, which must include 2 science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in English Language and grade 6 in Maths. OR CONTEXTUAL: 32 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 6, 5, 5 which must include 2 science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in English Language and grade 6 in Maths for Contextual Offer students.* |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£22,575
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Aston University, Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £25,500 | £36,500 | £41,000 |
| 5 years | £26,000 | £40,000 | £48,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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