Foundation to Orthoptics (Year 0)

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.

International students: Not available to international students

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

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

International: Not available to international students

28 September 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration)

• Liverpool, United Kingdom