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  4. BSc (Hons) Orthoptics

BSc (Hons) Orthoptics

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Glasgow Caledonian University

Program Overview

Orthoptists are allied health professionals who specialise in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of eye conditions.Understanding the eye and the role of the brain in visual experience are key to Orthoptic work. Orthoptists work in the care and management of patients with poor development of vision and conditions that include brain injury, diabetes, stroke, low vision and glaucoma.Orthoptists work closely with Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, as well as paediatricians, neurologists, nursery teachers, health visitors, endocrinologists, and other allied health professionals in multi-disciplinary care.The programme at GCU involves learning alongside other healthcare trainees giving students a multidisciplinary experience throughout their four years of study. Orthoptics is suited to individuals interested in health care who enjoy working with people, particularly children and the elderly.

Program Key Stats

£14,500 (Annual cost)
£9,250 (Annual cost)
Rolling


Eligibility Criteria

BBB
2.7
28
60

1000
24
6.0
78

Additional Information & Requirements

Year 1:Scottish Higher: Standard entry requirement: BBBBC (incl English/essay-based subject and two Sciences or Maths and one Science) Nat 5: B (Maths); Nat 5: Physics recommendedMinimum entry requirement: BBCCC (incl English/essay-based subject and two Sciences or Maths and one Science) Nat 5: B (Maths); Nat 5: Physics recommendedMinimum entry requirements are for widening access students only. If you are from a group that is not currently well-represented in higher education you may qualify as a widening access student. This includes living in a target postcode area, attending a target school or college, attending SWAP, are care-experienced or provide care for someone else, have refugee status or are an asylum seeker.A level: BBB (incl one Science)GCSE: B/6 (Maths and English); GCSE: Physics recommended,ILC Higher: H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 (incl two Sciences, Maths and English; Physics recommended)IB Diploma: 28 points (incl a HL Science and Maths at 6; Physics recommended)BTEC: DDM Ext Dip (Science/Applied Science) GCSE: B/6 (English and Maths)SWAP: Access to Science and Technology/Ophthalmics - 70% overall (Distinction) or ABB pass at first attempt (incl Physics Module at 70%) orSWAP Access to Engineering - 70% overall (Distinction) or ABB pass at first attempt (Higher Biology Unit is recommended)College HNC: Science-related HNC - graded unit B (incl Numeracy unit if applicant has no Maths; Physics is a recommended unit) Indian Board: 60% IELTS score of 7.0 with no element below 6.5

Career Options

  • readily gaining employment in private practice
  • low vision agencies
  • universities and eye research centres
  • If you have an interest in health sciences and are fascinated by the field of eye care

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