Orthoptics Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Orthoptics with Foundation Year BMedSci (Hons) The University of Sheffield 61% 5% 0% £9250 £25670 158 Sheffield On campus Full-time
Ophthalmic Dispensing Management BSc Glasgow Caledonian University 92% 0% 0% £9250 £12250 194 Glasgow On campus Full-time
Orthoptics BSc (Hons) Glasgow Caledonian University 92% 0% 0% £9250 £12250 162 Glasgow On campus Full-time
Orthoptics BMedSci (Hons) The University of Sheffield 61% 5% 0% £9250 £25670 158 Sheffield On campus Full-time
Ophthalmic Dispensing (Accelerated) BSc (Hons) University of Central Lancashire 62% - 11% £9250 - 148 Preston On campus Full-time
Orthoptics BSc (Hons) University of Liverpool 90% 0% 5% - - 143 Liverpool On campus Full-time
Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) BSc (Hons) University of Gloucestershire 90% 0% 5% £9250 £15000 143 Cheltenham On campus Full-time
Ophthalmic Dispensing FdSc Bradford College - - - £8750 - - Bradford On campus Full-time
Ophthalmic Dispensing Foundation Degree FdA Canterbury Christ Church University - - 20% - - - Canterbury On campus Full-time
Foundation to Human and Animal Health Professions (Orthoptics) (Year 0) BSc (Hons) University of Liverpool - - 20% - - - Liverpool On campus Full-time
Advanced Clinical Practice (Ophthalmic) (HEE Funded) MSc The University of Manchester - - 20% - - - Manchester On campus Part-time
Ophthalmic Dispensing BSc (Hons) Canterbury Christ Church University - - 20% - - - Canterbury On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Orthoptics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £18030 £30380 £30601
25-75 percentile range £16695 - £21619 £20878 - £37050 £19887 - £39184
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Orthoptics courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £19279 £32539 £33636
25-75 percentile range £18186 - £21104 £24591 - £36831 £22486 - £39765
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Orthoptics

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Orthoptics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Typical employers for graduates of Orthoptics

  • Private Practices
  • Clinics
  • Public Health Services
  • Hospital

Jobs of graduates of Orthoptics (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Orthoptics at University of Liverpool

80% Therapy professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Customer service occupations
5% Other Health Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Orthoptics

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Orthoptics, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

Orthoptics is the study of principles and techniques for the correction of vision defects in humans using therapeutic exercises.

The median salary of graduates of Orthoptics was £18030 15 months after graduation, £30380 3 years after graduation and £30601 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Orthoptics studies:
  • Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honours) - BMedSci (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Science - BSc
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
  • Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
  • Master of Science - MSc

Ophthalmic Dispensing* - FdSc at Bradford College received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 100 out of 100 among 25 respondents.