BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

Our Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science. Working within the rapidly expanding field of ophthalmology, healthcare scientists are involved in 80% of all clinical decisions in the NHS, supporting the diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of diseases of the eye and visual system.

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Clinical and Professional Practice 1, Human Structure, Function, and Scientific Practice, Biology of Health and Disease in Society, Ophthalmic Imaging and Assessment, Principles of Optical Coherence Tomography Practice; Level 5 (Year 2): Clinical and Professional Practice 2, Scientific Research and Evaluation Practice, Developing Ophthalmic Imaging Technologies, Clinical Imaging of the Anterior Segment, Clinical Interpretation of Ophthalmic imaging; Level 6 (final year): Clinical and Professional Practice 3, Independent Research Project - Dissertation, Ophthalmic Angiography, Advanced Ophthalmic Imaging Technologies, Alternative Imaging Modalities.

Career pathways

As a graduate, you’ll be prepared for roles such as Ophthalmic Imaging Practioner, Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmic Photographer, or OCT technician, working within the NHS or in private healthcare providers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points, BBC at A levels with one subject preferably in a science, DMM at BTEC to include 6 units in a Science or Social Science subject, or a Pass (C or above) in your T-Level in a science or health-related subject. Entry to this course is by interview. Check out our Interview Guide to learn what to expect and help you prepare. Additional requirements English Language and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required. Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance You must declare at the point of application and interview any criminal convictions (spent and otherwise), as this will determine your eligibility to progress through the application process. Once you have UCAS code B121.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for the full-time course; fees increase for subsequent years. Placement-year fee charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,950 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate fee (fee band C) per taught year; 2026/27 table, inflationary uplifts may apply in later years. Source

Intake: September 2027; September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time

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