BSc Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging)
Entry requirements
Entry requirements 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 or health-related subject. Entry to this course is by interview. Check out our Interview Guide to learn what to expect and help you prepare. Additional requirements English Language and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required. Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance You must declare at the point of application and interview any criminal convictions (spent and otherwise), as this will determine your eligibility to progress through the application process. Once you have been offered and accepted a place on your programme, you will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (adult and child workforce) and send a copy of the DBS certificate to our admissions team. If you have any criminal convictions, a risk assessment will be undertaken to determine your suitability for the programme and profession. All successful applicants MUST complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and this is at the applicant’s expense. Applicants MUST sign up to the DBS Update Service within 30 days in receiving their certificate International applicants require equivalent overseas checks In addition, you must declare any criminal cautions or convictions during your programme (at the point they occur) to your course leader, as this may affect your ability to continue with or complete your prog
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science (Audiology). Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical and Analytical Thinking, Ethics and Professional Practice, and Global and Comparative Perspective. The programme is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science and integrates supervised clinical placements in ophthalmic imaging departments throughout. A final-year independent research project leading to a dissertation completes the degree.
Modules
- Clinical and Professional Practice 1
- Human Structure, Function, and Scientific Practice
- Biology of Health and Disease in Society
- Ophthalmic Imaging and Assessment
- Principles of Optical Coherence Tomography Practice
- Clinical and Professional Practice 2
- Scientific Research and Evaluation Practice
- Developing Ophthalmic Imaging Technologies
- Clinical Imaging of the Anterior Segment
- Clinical Interpretation of Ophthalmic imaging
- Clinical and Professional Practice 3
- Independent Research Project - Dissertation
- Ophthalmic Angiography
- Advanced Ophthalmic Imaging Technologies
- Alternative Imaging Modalities