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Foundation to Orthoptics (Year 0)

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Ophthalmics
Location
United Kingdom

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A year zero foundation programme, designed for mature students who have typically been out of formal education for some time or who have taken non-traditional qualifications, which leads to access onto an Orthoptics BSc programme. The University of Liverpool, in collaboration with local FE partners, has developed a year zero foundation programme for Home students that leads to access onto a variety of vocational Health Studies programmes. Our Foundation to Human and Animal Health Professions (Orthoptics) course is for students seeking entry to undertake the Orthoptics BSc (B520) programme. Students seeking entry to Orthoptics will study a foundation year (year zero) atCarmel College, St Helens, about nine miles from the university campus, where the class sizes are small and the standards of academic achievement high. This programme is specifically targeted at Home mature and non-traditional students, who typically have taken a break from studies. Please note that we will not consider applications from prospective students who have multiple UCAS applications for a variety of programmes, as this does not demonstrate a clear commitment. For further information on how to apply to this programme please contact:shs@liverpool.ac.uk.

Entry requirements

GCSE5/C · Subjects: Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Science
Irish Leaving CertificateApplicants currently studying for; will not be considered
Welsh BaccalaureateAdvanced: Applicants currently studying for; will not be considered

Fees

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465

International: Not available to international students

Start dates

28 September 2026

Application deadline

UCAS deadline (equal consideration)

Campus

  • Liverpool, United Kingdom

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If you’re studying in an American high school, we'd typically look for the following qualification to meet our entry requirements: High school graduation diploma with a GPA of 3.0 plus one of the following: 3 College Board AP exams (grades 4, 4, 4 to 5, 5, 5) 2 College Board AP exams (grades 4 and/or 5) and another externally-assessed qualification, eg an IB higher level certificate) 2 College Board AP exams (grades 4 and/or 5) and an Honors/College level class (grade B+ or higher). Where there is a subject requirement at A level, we require a College Board AP in this subject. Students offering a good GPA after completing the first year of an undergraduate course at an American university can also be considered for first year entry for selected courses at the University of Liverpool.

English language

Most of our undergraduate courses require one of: IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component less than 6.5, or equivalent.

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