BSc (Hons) Orthoptics

Program Description

Orthoptists are allied health professionals who specialise in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of eye conditions.Understanding the eye and the role of the brain in visual experience are key to Orthoptic work. Orthoptists work in the care and management of patients with poor development of vision and conditions that include brain injury, diabetes, stroke, low vision and glaucoma.Orthoptists work closely with Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, as well as paediatricians, neurologists, nursery teachers, health visitors, endocrinologists, and other allied health professionals in multi-disciplinary care.

The course at GCU involves learning alongside other healthcare trainees giving students a multidisciplinary experience throughout their four years of study. Orthoptics is suited to individuals interested in health care who enjoy working with people, particularly children and the elderly.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). Graduates are 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.

Admission Requirements

Indian Students:-

  • Require overall 60% or above and minimum 60% in each subject in XII Standard Exams.
  • Require 70% or above in English and Maths in Standard X.

Arab Students

  • Students who have sat a secondary school qualification in Saudi Arabia are not generally able to join an undergraduate programme at the University and would be required to undertake a foundation programme before joining one of our undergraduate programmes at GCU.

IELTS Requirements

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall
5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 6

Remarks:

IELTS waiver information for Indian Students:- 70% marks in English in Higher Secondary School

Course Features
  • Country United Kingdom
  • City Glasgow
  • State Scotland
  • Course Duration 4 Years
  • Application fee 0 GBP
  • Tuition fees yearly 13,000 GBP
  • Cost of Living per year 10,000 GBP
  • Starting dates September
  • IELTS (Total) 6
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