Doctor of Optometry / Doctor of Ophthalmic Science,Professional Doctorate

Aston University

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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Aston University

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Professional Doctorate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Aston University,Birmingham

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2026

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Duration 6 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 9,900 / year

Next Intake October-2026

Doctor of Optometry / Doctor of Ophthalmic Science,Professional Doctorate

About

Course overview

Are you looking to develop your expertise and gain specialist knowledge to put you at the forefront of innovations in your chosen field?

Our flexible Optometry/Ophthalmic Science Professional Doctorate has been designed for those working in full-time professional practice who want to develop their expertise and gain specialist knowledge while continuing to work.

Delivered online through our innovative framework of flexible credit accumulation, you’ll be able to select modules suited to your passions and career development goals, before moving on to your thesis where you will explore a topic of your choice with a substantial piece of research.

Doctor of Optometry / Doctor of Ophthalmic Science

Our Doctor of Optometry / Doctor of Ophthalmic Science at Aston will develop your expertise in the field and gain specialist knowledge while continuing to work.

What we will provide
First-class teaching delivered by a diverse array of staff with years of close industry collaboration that is harnessed to provide you with learning based on real-world needs. Our teaching aims to inspire and excite you and bring your course to life.

What you will provide
It is important you learn how to adapt a growth mindset to your studies - understanding that intelligence and success comes from applying yourself. You must be able to demonstrate critical thinking and have ambition and drive to excel.

What skills we teach
This course covers advanced topics in optometry and ophthalmology, providing you with a well-rounded skill set. You will gain expertise in contact lenses, therapeutics, pharmacology, prescribing, and specialised areas like glaucoma and myopia. The curriculum emphasises practical skills and critical appraisal, preparing graduates to excel in eye care.

Career prospects
This course has been designed for those already in professional practice who want to advance their skills and gain a deeper understanding of their area of speciality, or develop knowledge in new areas.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You can apply for year 1 of a Bachelors degree with a two-year diploma/certificate. We normally look for average GPA of 3.0/5.0 as a minimum.

Some degree programmes, such as engineering, sciences and languages, require specific subject backgrounds.

If you have or you are on the path to study a different qualification, please contact us at international@aston.ac.uk for an evaluation.

English Program Requirements

Undergraduate (Bachelor Degrees)

School/Programme	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking	Overall
Aston Medical School	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0
Aston Business School	Two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 and above	Two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 and above	-	-	6.5
Engineering and Physical Sciences	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6.0
Health and Life Sciences (except Aston Medical School)	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.5
Health and Life Sciences (Optometry)	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	7.0
School of Social Sciences and Humanities	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6.0

* The above is applicable to students entering Years 1 and 2 of undergraduate programmes. Articulation into the Final year will vary depending on the degree programme and subject to the agreement with the partner.

** BSc Biochemistry, BSc Neuroscience, BSc Biology, and BSc Psychology programmes (all) will accept applications from candidates where one band is at 5.5 and the others at 6.0 and above.

Career

Career prospects

This course has been designed for those already in professional practice who want to advance their skills and gain a deeper understanding of their area of speciality, or develop knowledge in new areas. Like the flexibility of this course, the career progression opportunities it provides is highly personal. Many students choose to undertake this qualification to progress within their selected specialist career path, others to branch out into new specialisms.