MOptom Optometry
About this course
MOptom in Optometry, an optometry degree centred on vision science and professional clinical training in eye care. Clinical experience is integrated throughout every year of the programme. The first year covers Optometry Stage 1. The second year continues with Optometry Stage 2. The third year involves Optometry Stage 3. The final year concludes with Optometry Stage 4.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB
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What students say
Based on about 63 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 145 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 95%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 16%
- West Midlands: 44%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 7%
- South East: 12%
Who gets in
Based on about 150 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Optometry Stage 1
- Optometry Stage 2
- Optometry Stage 3
- Optometry Stage 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MOptom Optometry at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £36,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £48,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Ophthalmics.
What do graduates of MOptom Optometry at Aston University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MOptom Optometry at Aston University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MOptom Optometry at Aston University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is MOptom Optometry at Aston University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC).
How many students continue on MOptom Optometry at Aston University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.