Orthoptics

About this programme

The foundation year of the programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications, a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree-level study in the School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to Orthoptics BMedSci. 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). The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success. You will study with the Lifelong Learning Team in the School of Education, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study. As well as meeting the standard Foundation Year eligibility requirements , applicants to this programme must hold a recent (within the last five years) GCSE grade C/4 (or equivalent) in maths and English language. Applicants will also be asked to demonstrate relevant work or volunteering experience. We advise applicants to contact their local orthoptic department and request the opportunity to observe the work of an orthoptist, although we will also consider voluntary or paid work experience with children, the elderly, or people with disabilities.