这是一个为期三年的全日制课程。第一年为您提供了解正常眼睛所需的科学背景，并介绍了光学和双目视觉。第二年和第三年发展这种理解并探索眼部异常和疾病。您还将学习与该专业相关的主题，例如医学伦理，人际交往能力以及NHS的组织和结构。第三年，您将针对自己选择的主题进行自己的研究项目。<br> BMedSci（荣誉）骨科<3>三年制课程，全日制
This course will prepare you for an interesting and fulfilling career in orthoptics, specialising in the diagnosis and management of a range of eye conditions. It's approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.<br>Orthoptists specialise in diagnosing, managing and treating eye movement disorders and visual impairments. They work alongside optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other clinicians and allied health professionals to provide the very best care to patients of all ages.<br>A degree in orthoptics from the University of Sheffield can take you in lots of directions in healthcare from an NHS hospital or community eye clinic to a rehabilitation centre for patients with neurological conditions.<br>Hands-on clinical experience<br>We know how important hands-on experience is, which is why our course includes 32 weeks of clinical placement. Youll work in orthoptic departments across the UK and Ireland, learning from the experts and spending vital time with patients with a range of eye disorders. Most often, youll be helping to treat children, the elderly and those with disabilities. The final year includes a two-week clinical placement in an orthoptic clinic of your choice.<br><br>Your career prospects as an orthoptist are excellent as it's a field with plenty of opportunities to specialise or progress. Most of our graduates secure a position in the NHS soon after graduation. You might choose to work in an orthoptic clinic in a hospital, health centre or school for children with special needs. An Orthoptics degree from the University of Sheffield is recognised worldwide graduates have worked in New Zealand, Australia, USA, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Malta, Cypress, Denmark and Gibraltar.