The Orthoptics programme aims to develop your knowledge of how the vision system works, binocular vision involving how the eyes work together, and eye movement systems including the importance of assessing ocular motility. In addition, you will focus on the fundamentals of the nervous system, neuro-anatomy and physiology, and where it relates to the practice of orthoptics. This background knowledge will enable a graduate orthoptist to perform as a competent and reflective practitioner and be a valuable member of the eye care team.
The Orthoptic programme will equip a graduate wi...
The Orthoptics programme aims to develop your knowledge of how the vision system works, binocular vision involving how the eyes work together, and eye movement systems including the importance of assessing ocular motility. In addition, you will focus on the fundamentals of the nervous system, neuro-anatomy and physiology, and where it relates to the practice of orthoptics. This background knowledge will enable a graduate orthoptist to perform as a competent and reflective practitioner and be a valuable member of the eye care team.<br/>The Orthoptic programme will equip a graduate with the skills to diagnose and manage conditions which may present in a range of patients from newborns to the elderly, eg strabismus (eye misalignments), amblyopia (sometimes called lazy eye), traumatic injuries, tumours, head injuries, diabetes and strokes.<br/><br/>This programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an orthoptist.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
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Course Code
B520
Institution Code
L41
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,B,B,B,B BBBBB (must include Biology, Physics, Maths or Chemistry). Combination of Advanced Highers and Highers will be considered. A mixed presentation must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths at a minimum grade B. Advanced Highers must be in different subjects to those of Highers. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 45 credits at Level 3 in Biological, Psychological, Mathematical, Healthcare or Physics based subjects. 30 credits passed at distinction (Must include a minimum of 15 credits in a Biological or Physiological Science) and the remaining 15 credits must be passed at merit or higher. 5 GCSE subjects graded A*C and must include: English Language, Mathematics and Science. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 30 points to include 3 Higher Level subjects at a minimum of grade 5. Biology must be offered at a minimum of a grade 6. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: Accepted at a minimum of Distinction accompanied by 2 A levels at grade B (A levels must include one of the following: Biology, Maths, Chemistry or Physics). Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (120 Credits) in either Health and Social Care or Applied Science at Grade DD, PLUS 1 additional A Level at a minimum of Grade B. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care will be considered at Grade DDD. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science will be considered at DDD. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 Junior Certificate: 6 subjects at Grade B or above, to include Science, Mathematics and English Language. and 6 Higher Level subjects to include English and Mathematics and one of the following Science subjects: Biology, Physics or Chemistry. Two subjects should be graded at H2 or higher (this should include a Science subject) and the remaining four subjects should be graded at H3 or higher. GCSE/National 4/National 55 GCSE subjects at grade A*-C or grades 9-4. Subjects to include English Language, Mathematics and a Science. Core and Applied Science GCSEs will not be considered. All GCSEs should be obtained at one sitting. Scottish Advanced HigherB,B,B BBBBB (must include Biology, Physics, Maths or Chemistry). Combination of Advanced Highers and Highers will be considered. A mixed presentation must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths at a minimum grade B. Advanced Highers must be in different subjects to those of Highers. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate: Grade BB at A-Level ( which must include one of the following: Maths, Biology, Physics or Chemistry), plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at Grade A. A levelB,B,B Three A2 Levels (or two A2 Levels and two AS Levels with potential higher grades required) with at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics to full A-Level. Note: General Studies is not accepted Higher grades may be required from resit students and Applied Science A2 Level must be accompanied by another Science A-Level, not applied. For applicants from England: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required. T LevelD T Levels in Health; Heath Science and Science will be considered with a grade of Distinction overall. |
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