Optometry at Aston

Are Aston lenient in terms of entry grades as AAA is quite high! Also, what are some points I should write about to stand out in my PS?

Reply 1

Anonymous #1

Hi! I've just finished college and I'm planning on studying Optometry at Aston this September. When I applied, their website originally said the requirement was AAB, however after my interview, I received an offer of ABB. So they can be lenient! :smile:

As for your personal statement, make sure your opening paragraph explains why you want to study Optom and a brief idea of what you want to do in the future. Definitely mention your work experience at an optician and go into depth about what you learnt e.g. the equipment you saw being used, dealing with difficult scenarios, how to communicate with patients.

If you haven't been able to do work experience at an optician, mention any other work experience/volunteering/extra curriculars which helped you develop the key skills an Optometrist needs like communication, empathy, organisational skills etc.

Hope this helps :smile:

Good luck with your application! And feel free to ask me any other questions

Reply 2

sunshine34

OP

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Original post by Anonymous

Hi! I've just finished college and I'm planning on studying Optometry at Aston this September. When I applied, their website originally said the requirement was AAB, however after my interview, I received an offer of ABB. So they can be lenient! :smile:

As for your personal statement, make sure your opening paragraph explains why you want to study Optom and a brief idea of what you want to do in the future. Definitely mention your work experience at an optician and go into depth about what you learnt e.g. the equipment you saw being used, dealing with difficult scenarios, how to communicate with patients.

If you haven't been able to do work experience at an optician, mention any other work experience/volunteering/extra curriculars which helped you develop the key skills an Optometrist needs like communication, empathy, organisational skills etc.

Hope this helps :smile:

Good luck with your application! And feel free to ask me any other questions

Thank you so much!! Very helpful!

Reply 3

Gtsdfv543578

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Hi, is there any one who's starting Optometry this September

Reply 4

Anonymous #1

Original post by Gtsdfv543578

Hi, is there any one who's starting Optometry this September

I am

Reply 5

Anonymous #2

Original post by Anonymous

I am

Hi ya,
Omg are you excited ? Thursday was a rough one, i got in through clearing!
My names Sabah

Reply 6

jibzkips

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Do you guys know if there is a good acceptance rate into optom from astons foundation course. Also i wanted to ask, in optom are there sales targets where you sell glasses like a sales assitant? Also sorry but do you guys read personal statements and suggest changes? goood luck on your new course