Course summary
If you're interested in health care, people and particularly children then Orthoptics may be the perfect career for you. Orthoptists work in the care and management of young patients with poor development of vision. They also work with a variety of adult patients with conditions that may include stroke, diabetes, traumatic brain injury as well as low vision, and glaucoma. Orthoptists are usually based in hospitals, where they work in multi-disciplinary teams alongside a range of health professionals. Glasgow Caledonian University offers the only degree course in Orthoptics in Scotland. You will be based in the department of Vision Sciences, where you'll have access to excellent clinical facilities and the unique opportunity to study alongside trainees in other eye care specialties. You will have the opportunity to undertake clinical placements in hospital eye departments from Year 1. These placements take you across the UK to experience the full range of Orthoptic practice. Your career Studying Orthoptics is interesting and challenging and employment opportunities are excellent. The qualification is recognised worldwide.The course has been approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). When you graduate, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC and for membership of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society and the International and European Orthoptic Organisations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B520
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - BBBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
T Level - M
SWAP Access to Science & Technology/Ophthalmics – 70% overall (Distinction) or ABB pass, at first attempt. With 70% in Physics Module SWAP Access to Engineering – 70% overall (Distinction) or ABB pass, at first attempt considered and it is very advantageous to complete the additional Higher Biology unit. ABDO qualification Academic IELTS of 7.0 with no other element below 6.5 or Higher English at A or Higher ESOL at A
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
If English is not your First Language we will look for one of the following: Academic IELTS of 7.0 with no other element below 6.5 or Higher English at A or Higher ESOL at A
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
to be organised by the university
Other
applicants must be at least 16 at the point when they start the programme in order to obtain a PVG
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element |
Will also Accept Higher English at A or Higher ESOL at A
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15200* | Year 1 |
| International | £15200* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
Sponsorship information
The fees and financial support that are relevant to you depend on where you lived before coming to university.
Provider information
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA