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Course info
UCAS CODE B510
Our three year BSc (Hons) Optometry course with integrated clinical experiences throughout, has been specifically designed to meet the requirements for the practice of optometry and is regulated by the General Optical Council (GOC). As an optometry student at Aston, youll experience hands-on teaching with real patients, setting you up for a rewarding life-long profession that changes lives. From your first weeks you’ll learn about the internal structures of the eye and how to assess occular
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Our three year BSc (Hons) Optometry course with integrated clinical experiences throughout, has been specifically designed to meet the requirements for the practice of optometry and is regulated by the General Optical Council (GOC). As an optometry student at Aston, you'll experience hands-on teaching with real patients, setting you up for a rewarding life-long profession that changes lives. From your first weeks you’ll learn about the internal structures of the eye and how to assess occular health, and as you move further into the course you will have the opportunity to:- Access our unique virtual patient simulators will help you to develop initial clinical skills.- Supervised hands-on clinical experience working with patients at the Aston Eye Clinic, based on our vibrant city centre campus. - Learn to conduct a wide range of tests and examinations across all aspects of eye care for people at all times of life; from paediatrics (children) to geriatric (older people) optometry.- Discover the range of specialist fields and areas of optometry from dry eye to low vision by observing specialist clinics led by experts.- Develop knowledge and experience in the fitting and aftercare of contact lenses. - Broaden your understanding of the role opticians play in the wider healthcare field by taking part in interdisciplinary learning.Our blend of practical learning, world leading research, and links with industry mean that our graduates are highly sought after by major eye-care organisations that offer pre-registration posts. As a graduate you could enter your career in: hospitals, community-based or private practices, the optical industry, or optometry research. **Key course benefits:**- 1st in the UK for graduate salaries three years after graduation in Allied Health courses (Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data, 2020).- 94.7% of students were satisfied Overall (National Student Survey, 2020). - 6th in the UK for graduate prospects (Subjects Allied to Medicine, Sunday Times, 2020). - 3rd in the UK for Research Quality (Ophthalmics, Complete University Guide, 2020).- Students who achieve an overall average mark of at least 50% at the end of Year 3 can choose to continue with further study, leading to an MOptom qualification.
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Grades / Points required
32
Grades / Points required
DD
Grades / Points required
D
Grades / Points required
DDD
Grades / Points required
D
Details
AAA two science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.AAB three science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.A level applicants may be eligible for a lowered offer if they perform exceptionally at interview or are eligible for our Contextual Offer Scheme.More details about interview scoring will be provided to shortlisted candidates and Contextual Offer Scheme details can be found here https: //www2aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextuaIoffer.Excluded Subjects: We welcome the following subjects as an additional A level, but not as one of the core three A levels - General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies.Resits: We welcome applications from students who have tried to improve their examination grades by taking a maximum of one set of resits. We treat these applications in exactly the same way as other applications. However, if you have had more than one attempt at improving your grades, your application will be considered on an individual basis and we reserve to make an amended (higher) offer, or not make an offer. We do not consider applications from students who are unsuccessful in obtaining the required number and/or standard of A Levels for admission to our programmes and subsequently embark on a BTEC as a second option. Instead we would encourage you to re-sit your A-levels.
Three from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths to be taken.
Total five GCSEs required as follows: B/5 Mathematics C/4 English plus three GCSEs at grade C/4. Please note we do not accept Key skills or Functional skills in place of these.
32 overall in the IB Diploma which must include 6, 6, 6 – 6, 6, 5 in Higher Level subjects. These subjects must include either two or three science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 6 in Maths and 5 in English.
With this BTEC you must achieve grade BB in two A level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.If you are taking the BTEC in Applied Science subject, you must also achieve grade B in one A level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.
With this BTEC you must achieve grade BB in two A level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.
With this BTEC you must achieve grade BB in two A level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.If you are taking the BTEC in Applied Science subject, you must also achieve grade B in one A level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.
With this BTEC you must achieve grade BB in two A level science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.
Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£19,300
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
