Optometry, MOptom (Hons)

Aston School of Optometry pioneered an updated Master of Optometry (MOptom) programme in September 2023, aligning with General Optical Council standards. This four-year course integrates clinical experience from the first year, culminating in a 44-week paid Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) placement. Optometrists are skilled clinicians who diagnose and treat visual issues, examining eyes to detect disorders linked to the eye, brain, or body. Students gain practical skills through supervised sessions at the Aston Eye Clinic, virtual reality simulators, external clinical settings, and interprofessional learning.The curriculum progresses through integrated themes in professional practice, patient care, and management, building knowledge from scientific foundations to advanced ocular disease and specialist services. By year one, students develop core clinical skills; by year two, they perform full eye examinations; year three focuses on specialist experience; and the final year involves supervised placement. Assessments include exams, reports, presentations, and clinical evaluations, with the programme accredited by the General Optical Council, offering strong graduate prospects and high rankings in UK university guides.