BSc (Hons) Orthoptics

The Undergraduate Orthoptics course at Glasgow Caledonian University is a full-time program lasting four years. It is designed to explore the scientific principles of vision as well as learn about the various eye conditions and diseases. Through the course, students get a chance to understand patients' needs, diagnosis, and management which help improve their vision and quality of life. The course provides clinical experience from the first year itself and allows students to work with local health boards as well as hospitals across Scotland and the UK. Course Content: In the first year, students are introduced to basic human biology and visual science. The following years cover comprehensive topics such as binocular vision, visual impairment, and Orthoptic research. They also deal with the understanding of medical retina, neuro-orthoptics, pediatric eye conditions, and ocular therapeutics. Key Modules: The course lays foundation with modules like Human Physiological Systems and Vision Science. As it progresses, students dive into detailed modules like Binocular Vision and Anomalies, Neuro-Orthoptics and Eye Conditions, Vision in Childhood, Vision Impairment and Rehabilitation, and Research in Orthoptics. Accreditations: The program is fully accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and recognized by the British and Irish Orthoptic Society. This lets students automatically register with the HCPC as an Orthoptist post-completion of the course.Future Careers: Graduates can embark on a career as an Orthoptist in hospital services, special schools, or community clinics. The degree also opens avenues for working in research, teaching, or specializing in children’s vision, neuro-orthoptics, or visual impairment. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.