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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.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including two from Maths and science subjects.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BCCC including two from Maths and science subjects.

A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted as equivalent of a non-essential Higher at B.