Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (Adults) - FdSc
Entry requirements
Applicants for this course need GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have this or are not undertaking it, we accept other level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests. Plus one of the following: Level 3 NVQ or Diploma or equivalent (full award) Two or more A-Levels (DD/48 UCAS Tariff points) or a BTEC ordinary National Diploma Level 2 NVQ or Diploma (full award) plus a written paper (details of content will be provided by the admissions tutor post application) Five GCSE passes at grade 4 (grade C) or above plus a written paper (details of content will be provided by the admissions tutor post-application) Alternatively, for applicants with relevant and significant work experience in the disability sector there is the option to complete a written paper (this will be set by the admissions tutor following receipt of an application).
About this course
FdSc in Paramedic Science, focusing on vision rehabilitation and independent living. The programme is delivered through block learning weeks at the City South Campus in Edgbaston, interspersed with work-based learning placements. Students may progress to BSc (Hons) top-up degrees upon successful completion.
Modules
- Foundations of Indoor Orientation and Mobility
- Foundations of Outdoor Orientation and Mobility
- Independent Living Skills 1
- Independent Living Skills 2
- Work Based Learning Year 1
- Orientation and Mobility Routes and Crossings
- Advanced Orientation and Mobility
- Technology Communications and Low Vision Therapy 1
- Technology Communications and Low Vision Therapy 2
- Work based Learning Year 2