Health | Natural Sciences

Optometry

Selection Procedure
Numerus Clausus (N.C.) free
Language
German
Degree
Bachelor of Science, BSc
Duration of Study
7 semester (Full time)
Next start
WiSe 26/27
Closing date
09.10.2026
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We perceive 85% of sensory impressions through our eyes. Are you ready for a fulfilling job in which you help people see the world more clearly and improve their quality of life?

Your roadmap to your Bachelor's degree

Highlights of the study program

Application and admission

A university entrance qualification is required to study for a bachelor's degree at Aalen University.

What makes this degree programme special

High practical component instead of dry theory

Many laboratory exercises, internships, work placements and practical activities make Studies clear, train your soft skills and strengthen your individual Skills.

Familiar atmosphere and learning in small teams

Manageable group sizes, direct contact persons and experienced experts from the field guarantee a pleasant learning environment and individual funding.

Optimal preparation for your career in healthcare services and industry

The industry-specific Business Administration and close links with practice; practical experience prepare you ideally for responsible positions in specialist stores, clinics, industry or other healthcare sectors - our graduates have excellent job prospects or can then start the optometry master's degree course at Aalen University of Applied Sciences while working.

Internationally oriented: Semester abroad option

If you wish, we can support you with a semester abroad at highly-respected, prestigious, well-known partner universities worldwide - ideal for expanding your specialist knowledge and language skills. At our partner universities, for example, you can complete a fully accredited semester abroad in Australia, Canada or the USA without any additional tuition; tuition fees.

Career insights from our graduates

Career opportunities

Katja Schiborr

Self-employed optician

My appointment funding for professors; appointment funds is so diverse - from eye examinations, contact lens care, tear film analysis, color vision deficiencies and modern visual training.

Désirée Niendorf

Head of Product Management VTS ZEISS Vision Technology Solutions

Studies in ophthalmic optics at Aalen University of Applied Sciences gave me a great career opportunity at ZEISS Vision Care. I am now Head of Product Management VTS, an interesting combination of developing and marketing innovations for the ophthalmic optics industry

Career prospects

After completing your Studies, you will have a wide range of exciting career opportunities in healthcare services and industry.

  • Specialist opticians
    Self-employed or in management positions, e.g. as a branch or operations manager.
  • Clinical field (of)
    Contact lens institutes, sports optometry, ophthalmology practices, laser centers, care for the visually impaired, screening.
  • Research and Development / Industry
    Product management or quality assurance, ophthalmic lens design, international product and process engineering, materials testing and research, automotive industry (e.g. headlight development), advisory services, guidance, advice on measurement, taxes and driving monitoring systems.
  • Schools and training centers
    Vocational schools (after subsequent master's degree) or professors (after subsequent doctorate).
  • Other fields of activity
    Occupational health practices and institutions, organizations for the blind and visually impaired, expert opinions, ergonomics.

You can also work for manufacturers of ophthalmological equipment, in software development, in customer support in Sales or as an editor in the technical and medical field (of).

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Discover the Campus

Find out where you will study and what else the Campus of Aalen University of Applied Sciences has to offer in addition to Studies.

Advisory services, guidance, advice and staff

Zoe Zumkeller

Franziska Meilbeck

Thomas Hauber

Head / Director of the ( .. ) Degree Programs