Orthoptics
University of Sheffield
UCAS Code: B520 | Bachelor of Medical Sciences (with Honours) - BMedSci H
University of Sheffield
UCAS Code: B520 | Bachelor of Medical Sciences (with Honours) - BMedSci H
Entry requirements
A level
including a science subject (science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology)
Access to HE Diploma
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GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths, English and Science grade 4/C
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
with 5 in a High Level science subject (science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including a science subject (science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science + B in an A Level science subject (science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics,or Psychology)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science
Scottish Advanced Higher
in a science subject + ABBBB in Scottish Highers (science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology)
T Level
Distinction in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T Level, including grade B in the core component
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
+ BB at A Level including a science subject (science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology)
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About this course
**This course will prepare you for an interesting and fulfilling career in orthoptics, specialising in the diagnosis and management of a range of eye conditions. It’s approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.**
**Become a specialist at diagnosing, managing and treating eye movement disorders and visual impairments.**
A degree in orthoptics from the University of Sheffield can take you in so many directions in healthcare – from an NHS hospital or community eye clinic to a rehabilitation centre for patients with neurological conditions.
This orthoptics programme is designed to give you a deep understanding of the human eye and different eye conditions.
We’ll lay the groundwork, introducing you to the basic anatomy and physiology of the human eye, before going on to explore topics such as ocular misalignment (strabismus), eye movement disorders, ocular diseases and medical microbiology. You’ll also learn how the NHS works, and explore topics such as medical ethics and law.
You’ll go on to work with patients and clinicians in specialist departments throughout the UK, developing the skills you need to flourish in a multidisciplinary eye care team.
**Foundation courses**
Mature students without standard entry qualifications can also study this course with a foundation year, which prepares them for degree-level study. For more information and entry requirements, visit Lifelong Learning.
This course is approved and accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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