Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) BSc (Hons)
University of GloucestershireOxstalls, Gloucester
Course overview
Our Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science. Working within the rapidly expanding field of ophthalmology, healthcare scientists are involved in 80% of all clinical decisions in the NHS, supporting the diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of diseases of the eye and visual system. Ophthalmic imagers specifically work in a fast-paced, challenging and stimulating environment which combines the use of both t
Key highlights
- Accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science
- Focuses on diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the eye and visual system
- Prepares students for the rapidly expanding field of ophthalmology
- Trains you for fast-paced, challenging clinical imaging environments
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Typical Offers 112 UCAS tariff points, BBC at A levels with one subject preferably in a science, DMM at BTEC to include 6 units in a Science or Social Science subject, or a Pass (C or above) in your T-Level in a science…
- A-level: BBC — to include with one subject preferably in a science
- BTEC: DMM — …points, BBC at A levels with one subject preferably in a science, DMM at BTEC to include 6 units in a Science or Social Science subject, or a Pass (C or above) in your T-Level in a science or health-related subject.
- T-level: Pass — …units in a Science or Social Science subject, or a Pass (C or above) in your T-Level in a science or health-related subject.
Scholarships
Global Scholarships
£1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.
Up to £1,500Progression Partner Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.
Up to £5,000Sports Global Excellence Scholarship
The value of the scholarship will be £7,500 (spread over the 3 years) for Undergraduate students and £5,000 for Postgraduate students.
Sports Scholarships
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Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
£7,500 tuition fee waiver split over the three years of tuition fee.
Up to £7,500
Careers this course leads to
- Ophthalmic imager
- Ophthalmic photographer
- Healthcare scientist (ophthalmic and vision science)
- Retinal screener
- Diabetic eye screening practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £9,535
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Gloucestershire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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