Orthoptics with Foundation Year

University of Sheffield
Undergraduate BMedSci H Full-time 4 Years Optometry

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

About this course

The foundation year of the programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications and a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree-level study in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.

On successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress to BMedSci Orthoptics.

The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success. You will study within the Department for Lifelong Learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2212 Specialist medical practitioners
2211 Generalist medical practitioners
3211 Dispensing opticians
2252 Optometrists

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Medical Sciences (with Honours) - BMedSci H
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Sheffield
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Optometry
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000