Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging)

Why Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging)?
Our professionally accredited Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) degree is specifically designed to enable you to learn and apply the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for you to deliver multi-disciplinary investigations of Ophthalmic health and disease. You will study a range of healthcare topics focused upon the relationships between human anatomy, physiology, and disease. All modules have a strong clinical focus which ensures learning is continuously applied back to patient pathways. Once qualified, you’ll have the opportunity to work within an expanding field that positively impacts patient’s lives, and have the potential to work as a Ophthalmic Imaging Practitioner, Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmic Photographer or OCT Technician amongst other job roles.

This course has been specifically developed in partnership with clinical practitioners in Ophthalmology at Gloucestershire Hospitals Foundation Trust. Thanks to our unique collaboration with NHS providers, you will also have access to high quality academic resources that expose you to the latest diagnostic techniques and thus compliment your work-based learning. In addition, all of our academic resources are delivered by teachers and professional practitioners who are experts in their field.

Why University of Gloucestershire?

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study.

Our promises to you

UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply). 
UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at. 
UoG Connections Promise – offering thousands of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build valuable experience and career connections.

Career focused courses

95% of our graduates are in work or further study and courses at UoG are designed in collaboration with industry partners and benefit from the professional experience and expertise of its staff. This approach ensures students gain practical, relevant knowledge that prepares them for real-world careers.

Student life

Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across four campuses, University of Gloucestershire offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks.

Visit us.

Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. You’ll get the chance to attend course talks and meet our lecturers, current students and support staff and answer all of your questions.

To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.