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UCL (University College London): Orthoptics (pre-registration)
| Institution | UCL (University College London) View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Institute of Ophthalmology View department profile |
| Web | www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences/ioo/studying-ophthalmology |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Orthoptists are experts in the diagnosis and management of developmental eye conditions, defects in eye movement and binocular vision. On this programme, you will learn about paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus (ocular misalignment), ocular motility disorders and other eye and vision health issues and diseases that are dealt with by Orthoptists.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Relevant subject areas include: biological sciences, chemistry, nursing and psychology. Courses undertaken at institutions other than UCL will be assessed for accreditation of prior learning (APL) on a case by case basis and an interview and/or candidates may be required to write a piece of work to support the APL application. English level: Level 2 |
| Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Relevant subject areas include: biological sciences, chemistry, nursing and psychology. Courses undertaken at institutions other than UCL will be assessed for accreditation of prior learning (APL) on a case by case basis and an interview and/or candidates may be required to write a piece of work to support the APL application. English level: Level 2 |
| Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Enhance your career in eye care and bioscience
The Institute of Ophthalmology at UCL, a global top 10 university (QS World University Rankings 2026), is a world-leading centre for research and teaching in ophthalmology and biomedical science. We deliver advanced ophthalmic research and education in partnership with Moorfields Eye Hospital and together, we represent the largest co-located site for eye research, education and care in the world.
The Institute of Ophthalmology is ranked the best place in Europe to study ophthalmology (SCImago Institution Rankings 2025 for Ophthalmology).
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