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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.

Latest list of quality assurance reports
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)