Course Overview

The Aston Graduate Diploma in Optometry has been designed for students who require additional study in order to progress onto the UK pre-registration period. This includes: Optometry graduates who have not achieved the grades required for automatic progression onto the UK pre-registration period (i.e. students that have not achieved at least a 2:2 in their degree and/or competence in key skills). Practitioners whose certificate of clinical competence has expired. Students from outside the UK who have a recommendation from the General Optical Council and need to obtain an appropriate qualification to work in the UK. You will study alongside our BSc Optometry students in a supportive environment, designed to enhance your existing knowledge. Working alongside a team of expert teaching staff from Aston Optometry School, who come from a wide variety of healthcare, industry and research backgrounds, you will complete a range of lectures, tutorials and take part in practical/clinical sessions to hone your skills.

General Eligibility

Have a 3rd or Pass degree classification in a BSc Optometry degree from a UK university. Students from outside the UK may be eligible for this program if they have a recommendation from the General Optical Council (GOC). Details of how to obtain GOC recommendations can be found here. Are practitioners whose certificate of clinical competence has expired.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0