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BMedSci Orthoptics
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Objectives
The first year of the course provides much of the necessary scientific background required for an understanding of the normal eye, together with an introduction to optics (the behaviour of light) and orthoptics. The second and third year of the course develops upon this, but also considers ocular abnormalities and disease states. You will study professionally-related topics such as medical ethics and the organisation and structure of the National Health Service. The department is engaged in both clinical and non-clinical research and in your final year you will undertake a research project on a topic of your choice. Clinical work is an important part of the course. The clinical aspects are introduced in the first year and are further developed in the second and third years. The course includes a total of 31 weeks of clinical placement and the academic year is longer to allow for this. Clinical placements are arranged in orthoptic departments across the country. The variety of hospitals, community clinics, child development centres and schools for children with special needs used over the three years ensures that your experience is comprehensive, providing a sound clinical base from which graduates can progress. The third year includes a two-week clinical elective period during which you can spend time in an orthoptic department of your choice. Mature students: Alternative qualifications will be considered. Applications are judged on an individual basis. Please contact us for further details. Criminal Records Bureau: All applicants for entry to undergraduate courses in Orthoptics are required to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - BBB Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB+AB Scottish Highers - AABB (may require Advanced Highers in science) Irish Leaving Cert. - ABBBB International Baccalaureate - 32 points Core Requirements - Grade C in GCSE English, Maths and another science. GCE A Level Biology is preferred but not essential. A mix of arts/science subjects is welcome.
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Academic title
BMedSci Orthoptics
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Course description
Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Discovering Psychology 20
Anatomy (Orthoptics) 0
Clinical Orthoptics 0
Interpersonal Communication Skills 0
Optics 0
Orthoptics 0
Physiology (Orthoptics) 0
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Associated Professional Studies 0
Clinical Orthoptics 0
Electrodiagnosis 0
Optics 0
Orthoptics 0
Pathology 0
Visual Perception 0
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Clinical Orthoptics 0
Ophthalmology 0
Orthoptics II 0
Paediatric Neurology 0
Pathology 0
Research Project 0
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