Foundation to Orthoptics (Year 0)

University of Liverpool

United Kingdom, Liverpool

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University of Liverpool

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

P0HG

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Foundation to Orthoptics (Year 0)

About

About this course

A year zero foundation programme, designed for mature students who have typically been out of formal education for some time or who have taken non-traditional qualifications, which leads to access onto an Orthoptics BSc programme.

Career

Careers and employability

Orthoptic graduates are eligible to apply for statutory registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This programme offers graduates a rewarding career as an autonomous practitioner and part of the health care team with an excellent record of graduate employment.

Most graduates choose to work in the National Health Service as an orthoptist in an eye care team.

However, there are opportunities to progress within your role as an orthoptist in a number of additional extended roles and advanced practice such as stroke, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and special educational needs.

There may also be opportunities to work in a private clinic or even abroad due to the international high recognition of the qualification.