Doctor of Optometry / Doctor of Ophthalmic Science DOptom/DOphSc

We welcome applications from candidates interested in our course who have the skills and capability to excel. All candidates are considered on an individual basis based on their qualifications, experience, references and motivation.

All applicants require:

• Minimum upper second class (2:1) honours degree in an ophthalmic or biomedical field from a UK university or the recognised equivalent from an overseas university. More information on international degree requirements can be found on our Aston in your country webpage. Other qualifications (such as Fellowship of the British Dispensing Opticians) will be considered individually, on merit.
• Must have spent at least two years in clinical practice before entering the course.
• Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification. English language test requirements may be waived where students' undergraduate degree was studied in an English speaking country.

Find out more about our English language requirements.

Progression requirements:

Candidates may only progress to the DOptom/DOphSc if they achieve 60% in the taught element of the programme and at least 60% in their dissertation that is submitted following completion of the taught element

The information contained on this website details the typical s for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

More advice on applying to Aston can be found here.