Overview

In Year One, you will learn about the visual system, optics, and foundation Orthoptics and paediatric ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology.

In Year Two modules will cover complex Orthoptics, research methods and statistics, broader Ophthalmology, sale and supply of medicinal products (specific to Orthoptics) and clinical placements. You will enhance your research skills through a library-based research project on a topic related to Orthoptic/ophthalmic practice.

You will be paired with a clinical or clinical academic mentor so you can discuss what you are learning and experiencing in your clinical placement with an expert working in the field.

Students in the Orthoptics (Pre-registration) programme from University College London (UCL) undertake modules to the value of 360 credits with level 7 qualification.

Employability

This programme is designed to equip students with the requisite knowledge and skill to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Orthoptist. Graduates will likely undertake a career in Orthoptics, and will be equipped with knowledge and skills to undertake extended clinical roles and/or pursue further training to undertake a clinical academic career. Many students go on to work in the NHS.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Orthoptics

Ophthalmology

Clinical placement

Research methods and statistics

Sale, supply and administration of medicinal products

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Relevant subject areas include: biological sciences, chemistry, nursing and psychology.
Courses undertaken at institutions other than UCL will be assessed for accreditation of prior learning (APL) on a case by case basis and an interview and/or candidates may be required to write a piece of work to support the APL application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29800 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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