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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Visual Impairment Rehabilitation
University of Bedfordshire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Visual Impairment Rehabilitation course at University of Bedfordshire.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Bedfordshire. These students are taking Visual Impairment Rehabilitation or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | D |
| Sociology | C |
| Business Studies | C |
| Geography | A |
| Psychology | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V100
Here's what University of Bedfordshire says about its Visual Impairment Rehabilitation course.
We are seeking accreditation for this course to be a HTQ.
This new practice-focused Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) has been specially developed by the University of Bedfordshire to give you the skills you need to take on the role of visual rehabilitation worker working with visually impaired individuals as part of a primary care team within a local authority or the sensory services.
A visual rehabilitation worker has an important role to play in the care and support of anyone who is visually impaired. As a visual rehabilitation worker you assess an individual’s needs then plan and deliver professional person-centred rehabilitation training. Your aim is to develop and enhance a visually impaired person’s skills and confidence so they can be as independent as possible. You also act as their advocate promoting services development accessibility equality social integration and improved work opportunities.
The course places a strong emphasis on building practical skills with a blended approach to study: teaching weeks are interspersed with work-based learning ensuring you experience all aspects of the role and put theory into practice.
What is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ)? HTQs are a new qualification equivalent to a HND and approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. This HTQ meets the occupational standards for the health and care sector and after successfully completing you are eligible to register with the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN).
Why choose this course?
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It covers both theory and practice in real and simulated environments ensuring you qualify with competence and confidence
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It is designed and delivered in partnership with local employers offering a practice-led and competency–based curriculum based on the NHS Constitution
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Our external partners and practice experts contribute to the course delivery providing support additional specialist knowledge and experience
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You learn a range of transferable skills including problem-solving; decision-making; having professional conversations; and presenting arguments
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If you are already working within the health and care sector the course is an ideal way to upskill or change direction to fill skills shortages and workforce gaps
You have the option of continuing your studies to complete a full degree in a related field
Source: University of Bedfordshire
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
School of Society, Community and Health
Location
Luton Campus | Luton
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Orthoptics
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Bedfordshire student reviews
Showing 40 reviews
3rd year student
3 years ago
Good could be better
3rd year student
3 years ago
Teaching is great, course is tough but rewarding
3rd year student
3 years ago
Great experience so far made lots of memories looking forward to making more
Graduate
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Graduate
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Graduate
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Bedfordshire
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 University of Bedfordshire students who took the Visual Impairment Rehabilitation course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
71%
low
Teaching on my course
71%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
72%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
80%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
69%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
62%
low
Learning opportunities
64%
low
Learning opportunities
64%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
70%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
64%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
66%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
65%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
53%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
67%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
65%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
56%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
46%
low
Academic support
69%
low
Academic support
69%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
68%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
72%
low
Organisation and management
44%
low
Organisation and management
44%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
49%
low
How well organised is your course?
40%
low
Learning resources
68%
low
Learning resources
68%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
64%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
79%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
62%
low
Student voice
61%
low
Student voice
61%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
49%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
68%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
53%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
70%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
58%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
70%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
76%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
66%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
54%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
68%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
68%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Bedfordshire. These students are taking Visual Impairment Rehabilitation or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Visual Impairment Rehabilitation at University of Bedfordshire.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Bedfordshire graduates who took Visual Impairment Rehabilitation - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£38.7k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£24.8k
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 Visual Impairment Rehabilitation.
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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