BMedSci Orthoptics at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A three-year BMedSci in Orthoptics covering the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of eye movement and vision disorders, with research-informed teaching, 30 weeks of clinical placement and a final-year project.

Department: School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Topics include medical ethics and law and the role of orthoptists in the NHS. Placement blocks in specialist eye clinics across the UK and Ireland grow from one to four weeks, with students moving from observing to participating in patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment, and completing a placement portfolio.

Career pathways

Most graduates work in NHS eye departments; others work in private hospitals, health centres or schools for children with special needs, or progress to postgraduate research; graduates have worked in countries including New Zealand, Australia, the USA and the United Arab Emirates.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry): A Levels: BBB; including a science subject. A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: BBC including B in a science subject + B in a relevant EPQ; BBC including B in a science subject + B in Core Maths (not applicable if Maths is taken at A Level). International Baccalaureate: 32, with 5 in an Higher Level science subject. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science (including Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science and Physical Science streams). BTEC Diploma: DD in Applied Science + B in an A Level science subject. T Level: Distinction in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T Level, including grade B in the core component. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: ABBBB + B in a science subject. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + BB, including a science subject. Access to HE Diploma: Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 at Distinction and 21 at Merit. Other requirements: Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. GCSE Maths, English and Science grade 4/C. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offer: A Levels BBC including B in a science subject. English language (international applicants): GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,670 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee for year one Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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