Orthoptics BSc (Hons)
University of Liverpool
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Course info
The Orthoptics programme aims to develop your knowledge of how the vision system works, binocular vision involving how the eyes work together, and eye movement systems including the importance of assessing ocular motility. In addition, you will focus on the fundamentals of the nervous system, neuro-anatomy and physiology, and where it relates to the practice of orthoptics. This background knowledge will enable a graduate orthoptist to perform as a competent and reflective practitioner and be a ...Read More
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65th
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These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
24th
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CUG subject ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2024
11th
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
Start date and duration
Start date
23-SEP-24
Full Time
3 Years
Ophthalmics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Entry requirements
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BBB
Three A2 Levels (or two A2 Levels and two AS Levels with potential higher grades required) with at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics to full A-Level.Note: General Studies is not acceptedHigher grades may be required from resit students and Applied Science A2 Level must be accompanied by another Science A-Level, not applied.For applicants from England: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.
Previous study
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Source: HESA, 2018
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018
Ophthalmics
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Uni Info

The University of Liverpool is a founding university of the prestigious Russell Group, a group of elite universities known across the UK and beyond for their exceptional teaching quality and global research impact. The university flourishes based on its mission to cultivate an inclusive, collaboration-focused environment for higher education. It looks to nurture talent and inspire achievement, resulting in thousands of highly employable and determined graduates. Students who graduate from Liverpool benefit from a global outlook and the abilities they need to succeed in their careers. The University of Liverpool is a diverse learning community, housing more than 22,000 students. More than 7,700 of these are international learners.
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