MSc Orthoptics (Pre-registration)

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.

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This programme is designed to equip students with the requisite knowledge and skill to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Orthoptist. Graduates will likely undertake a career in Orthoptics, and will be primed to undertake extended clinical roles and/or pursue further training to undertake a clinical academic career. Many students go on to work in the NHS. 100% of our 2024/2025 graduates secured employment as Orthoptists within four weeks of UCL Results Day (IoO Orthoptics network records).

Compulsory modules

• Orthoptics I
• Clinical placement II
• Ophthalmology I
• Orthoptics II
• Ophthalmology III
• Clinical placement I
• Sale, supply and administration of medicinal products
• Ophthalmology II
• Clinical placement III
• Orthoptics III
• Dissertation