Ophthalmology and Orthoptics taster session
In this interactive taster session, you'll discover what the role of an orthoptist in eye care entails and learn what it's like to study it at the University of Sheffield.
Why do we see double? An Introduction to Orthoptics
In this detailed Orthoptics taster session, you'll learn what the role of an orthoptist in eye care entails and what studying the programme at the University of Sheffield is like.
We'll explore how the eyes work together and why, sometimes, they don't and why this might happen.
You'll hear from current Orthoptics students and staff and have the chance to ask any question you have.
When: Wednesday 10th May 2023, 4.00pm - 5.30pm
Age group: Year 12 and Year 13
Suitable for: BBB, including a science subject
Schedule
Please note that this is an approximate schedule and therefore is subject to change.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 3.55pm | Settling in period |
| 4.00pm | The role of an Orthoptist and Orthoptic Degree at the University of Sheffield |
| 4.15pm | Lecture: The Eyes and Orthoptics: An overview |
| 4.45pm | Quiz based on the lecture content |
| 5.00pm | Q&A with admissions tutor and student ambassador |
| 5.30pm | close |
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Contact us
For informal enquiries please email tasterdays@sheffield.ac.uk