Overview

The study program is on a part-time basis allowing for full-time employment and usually takes four semesters (24 months). Direct classroom and laboratory workshops are presented approximately once a month over an extended weekend (Friday through Tuesday).

Moreover, it is possible to participate in study visits of two weeks each at the co-operation universities in the U.S.A. These are the New England College of Optometry (Clinical Optometry) and the Pacific University (Vision Therapy, Pediatric Optometry, Sports Vision). These lectures, as well as the experience abroad, are strongly recommended.

The Vision Science and Business (Optometry) program from Aalen University of Applied Sciences offers the flexible choice of courses and core modules corresponding to the students’ interests. A least-score of various modules is required in order to graduate with the internationally recognized Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree.

Career Opportunities

With the Master’s degree graduates Master of Science M.Sc. in Vision Science and Business (Optometry) are prepared for future challenges they face in optometry. The content allows students to apply knowledge gained in everyday practice with customers. Fields of activities incorporate optical shops, contact lens institutes, optometric practices, ophthalmologic clinics, industry and research. In addition, it facilitates the pursuit of further education, such as a PhD degree and/or Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ocular Anatomy

Histology

Pharmacology

Ocular Disease

Clinical Optometry in the US

Binocular Vision Disorders

Vision Therapy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aalen, Germany

Disciplines

Business Administration Optometry View 166 other Masters in Business Administration in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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72

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65

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

a high quality Bachelor or Diploma degree in Physics or Engineering, e.g. in Electronics, Optoelectronics, Mechatronics or Optometry

profound English (B2)

fundamental German (A1)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

This is not a tuition fee. The current semester fee is €132.

Living costs

Aalen

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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