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PostgraduateMSc

Orthoptics (pre-registration)

UCL (University College London)
Camden, England
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2 yearsDuration
£32,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Orthoptics (pre-registration) at UCL (University College London). Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. Orthoptists are experts in the diagnosis and management of developmental eye conditions, defects in eye movement and binocular vision. On this programme, you will learn about paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus (ocular misalignment), ocular motility disorders and other eye and vision health issues and diseases that are dealt with by Orthoptists. International tuition fees are £32,000 per year, home/UK fees are £16,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ocular Motility and Strabismus Management
Paediatric Ophthalmology and Visual Development
Binocular Vision Assessment and Treatment
Orthoptic Clinical Practice and Examination Techniques
Neuro-ophthalmology and Eye Movement Disorders
Contact Lens and Low Vision Management
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Placement and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic76————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£64,000

Home Student Fee

£16,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £16,000 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £32,000

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£26,000£33,000
3 years£26,000£34,500£39,500
5 years£34,500£43,500£52,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
13%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About UCL (University College London)

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