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Aston University
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Aston University is a public research university situated in the city centre of Birmingham, England.
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Courses
Optometry
These courses are being delivered under the Optometry 2015 handbook:
- BSc (Hons) Optometry
- MOptom (Hons)
- Graduate Diploma in Optometry
The last intake for these qualifications was the 2022/23 academic year.
This course is being delivered under the Education and Training Requirements (2021):
- Master of Optometry (MOptom)
The first intake for this qualification is the 2023/34 academic year.
Independent Prescribing
This course is being delivered under the Independent Prescribing handbook (2008):
- Independent Prescribing for Optometrists
The last intake for this qualification was March 2023.
This course is being delivered under the Education and training Requirements (2022):
- Independent Prescribing for Optometrists
The first intake for this qualification is October 2023.
Programme | Last visit | Approval status | Latest report | Requirements |
BSc (Hons) Optometry / MOptom (Hons) / Graduate Diploma in Optometry | November 2019 | Full approval | Aston Optometry Visit Report November 2019 | Optometry handbook (2015) |
Independent Prescribing Programme | October 2021 | Full approval | Aston Independent Prescribing Visit Report October 2021 | Independent Prescribing handbook (2008) |
Master of Optometry (MOptom) | N/A | Full approval | Aston MOptom (ETR) Adaptation Outcome Report April 2024 | Requirements for Optometry or Dispensing Optics (2021) |
Independent Prescribing Programme | N/A | Full approval | Aston Independent Prescribing (ETR) Adaptation Outcome Report May 2024 | Requirements for Additional Supply (AS), Supplementary Prescribing (SP) and/or Independent Prescribing (IP) (January 2022) |