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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Orthoptics
Glasgow Caledonian University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Orthoptics course at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
including two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Glasgow Caledonian University. These students are taking Orthoptics or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | B |
| Arabic | A |
| Chemistry | D |
| English Language | A |
| Geography | A* |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B520
Here's what Glasgow Caledonian University says about its Orthoptics course.
If you're interested in health care, people and particularly children then Orthoptics may be the perfect career for you.
Orthoptists work in the care and management of young patients with poor development of vision. They also work with a variety of adult patients with conditions that may include stroke, diabetes, traumatic brain injury as well as low vision, and glaucoma.
Orthoptists are usually based in hospitals, where they work in multi-disciplinary teams alongside a range of health professionals.
Glasgow Caledonian University offers the only degree course in Orthoptics in Scotland. You will be based in the department of Vision Sciences, where you'll have access to excellent clinical facilities and the unique opportunity to study alongside trainees in other eye care specialties. You will have the opportunity to undertake clinical placements in hospital eye departments from Year 1. These placements take you across the UK to experience the full range of Orthoptic practice.
Your career Studying Orthoptics is interesting and challenging and employment opportunities are excellent. The qualification is recognised worldwide.The course has been approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). When you graduate, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC and for membership of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society and the International and European Orthoptic Organisations.
Source: Glasgow Caledonian University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Psychology, Social Work and Allied Health Sciences
Location
Main Site | Glasgow
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Ophthalmic dispensing
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £15,200 per year (provisional) |
| International | £15,200 per year (provisional) |
Glasgow Caledonian University student reviews
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Three stars: Good
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Five stars: Excellent
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Two stars: Could be better
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Four stars: Great
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Five stars: Excellent
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Four stars: Great
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Glasgow Caledonian University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Glasgow Caledonian University students who took the Orthoptics course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
high
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
low
Organisation and management
79%
low
Organisation and management
79%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
low
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
87%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
64%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
87%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
89%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
80%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
74%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Glasgow Caledonian University. These students are taking Orthoptics or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Orthoptics at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Glasgow Caledonian University graduates who took Orthoptics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£31.8k
Third year after graduation
£33.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Orthoptics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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