Orthoptics BMedSci H

Course Overview - Orthoptics BMedSci H

This course will prepare you for a fascinating and fulfilling career in orthoptics working directly with children and adults to assess and manage a range of eye conditions. It’s approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Become a specialist at diagnosing, managing and treating eye movement disorders, and supporting patients with reduced vision.

The degree in orthoptics from the University of Sheffield is recognised world-wide and opens up a diverse range of career opportunities. Whether you work in a community eye clinic or a rehab...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

28/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
England

Application Details

Course Code

B520

Institution Code

S18

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21,P:0

Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 at Distinction and 21 at Merit

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

with 5 in a High Level science subject (science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

in Applied Science

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3

including a science subject (science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology)

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths, English and Science grade 4/C

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

in Applied Science + B in an A Level science subject (science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics,or Psychology)

Scottish Advanced Higher

B

in a science subject + ABBBB in Scottish Highers (science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology)

A level

B,B,B

including a science subject (science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology)

T Level

D

Distinction in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T Level, including grade B in the core component

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