Overview

Successful completion of the Independent Prescribing for Optometrists course from Aston University provides a Postgraduate Certificate in Optometry Independent Prescribing and eligibility to apply for entry into the General Optical Council’s (GOC) speciality register as an Independent Prescribing Optometrist.

This course combines theoretical knowledge provided on a distance learning basis and a single compulsory campus clinical skills day. A clinical placement is also required, and candidates are encouraged to secure their hospital placement and supervisor prior to the application process.

Aston University is an established GOC-accredited provider for Independent Prescribing. In line with the GOC’s recently updated ‘Independent Prescribing Education and Training Requirements’, the Aston Independent Prescribing Postgraduate Certificate has been designed to fulfil these new requirements. Aston University is the first University in the UK to be ‘noted’ by the GOC for these changes.

Career prospects

The courses offer you the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in order to develop your career. In addition, our ethos is to equip you to make a real difference in your field.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ocular Therapeutics

Prescribing for Disorders of the Eye

Prescribing in Practice

Ocular Therapeutics Portfolio

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a degree in Optometry

Current and active General Optical Council (GOC) registration

Have up-to-date knowledge and experience in their intended area of practice. This could be relevant experience obtained in the hospital eye service, at a specialist eyecare practice or in a shared care scheme.

The clinical placement (75 hours) is the candidate’s responsibility to organise and confirm prior to enrolment. There must be a ‘Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP),’ at the placement site who is willing to oversee the placement. The applicant and the DPP must complete the pre-application forms which should be submitted alongside their formal online application form. Please see link (to the pre-application form).

Language requirement

Evidence of a basic DBS check within the last 3 years.

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