Orthoptics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Orthoptics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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.
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.
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
2027-09-28
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A03-A86
Institution Code
L41
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
BBB to include one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics. For applicants studying A levels with English exam boards: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology, Geology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.
T Level
T levels considered in a relevant subject, Health and Science (Health, Healthcare Science and Science pathways) is accepted with an overall grade of Distinction to include in the core.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
A minimum of grades ABBBB in Higher level plus BB at Advanced Higher level from a combination of Higher levels and advanced Higher levels with at least one Advanced Higher level Science subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics.. .Consideration will only be given to Advanced Highers in different subjects to those of Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
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. 2 GCSEs in Maths and English Language graded 4/C.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 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. Science Dual Award is acceptable. Applied GCSEs will not be considered.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A minimum of grades ABBBB in Higher level plus BB at Advanced Higher level from a combination of Higher levels and advanced Higher levels with at least one Advanced Higher level Science subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics.. .Consideration will only be given to Advanced Highers in different subjects to those of Highers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points to include 3 Higher Level subjects at a minimum of grade 5. Biology must be offered at a minimum of a grade 5 or pass the IB Diploma plus 5,5,5 in 3 HL subjects including Biology grade 5.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Nationals are considered in addition to 5 GCSEs grades A* – C or level 5, which must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject. Science Dual Award is acceptable. Core and Additional Science are also considered. Please note that Applied GCSEs will not be considered. BTEC National Extended Certificate Will be accepted at a minimum of Distinction accompanied by 2 A2 subjects at grade B to include one of the following: Biology, Maths, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma Will be accepted in either Health and Social Care or Applied Science at Grade DD, plus 1 additional A Level at a minimum of Grade B. BTEC National Extended Diploma Will be accepted in in Health and Social Care and Applied Science at Grade DDD.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
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.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
B in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus BB at A level to include one of the following: Maths, Psychology, Biology, Physics or Chemistry
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