BSc Foundation to Orthoptics (Year 0)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Foundation to Orthoptics (Year 0), an undergraduate foundation degree designed for mature students or those with non-traditional qualifications that leads to access onto an Orthoptics BSc programme. This four-year course includes a compulsory foundation year and features an optional year abroad.
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Entry requirements
IB: Applicants currently studying for International Baccalaureate will not be considered BTEC: Students currently studying BTEC level 3 will not be considered; BTEC level 2 will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Unemployed: 30%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 90%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 35%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 15%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 10%
- Northern Ireland: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an orthoptist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Foundation to Orthoptics (Year 0) at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £33,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Ophthalmics.
What do graduates of BSc Foundation to Orthoptics (Year 0) at University of Liverpool do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Foundation to Orthoptics (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Foundation to Orthoptics (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BSc Foundation to Orthoptics (Year 0) at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an orthoptist.
Does BSc Foundation to Orthoptics (Year 0) at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Foundation to Orthoptics (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.