Orthoptics at University of Sheffield

09/02/2026

We are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by showcasing our new course. 👀

The BSc Orthoptics Apprenticeship is an exciting development for the orthoptic profession and for those looking for an alternative route to the traditional pre-registration degree.

Find out more here 👇👇👇

For National Apprenticeship Week we’re sitting down with staff and students of our apprenticeship programmes. Today we’re speaking to Laura Haslam, university teacher and the programme lead of our new BSc Orthoptics apprenticeship programme.

29/01/2026

People wanted to take part in nystagmus research
Could you help a team at the University of Sheffield understand how people living with nystagmus focus on objects?
Please follow the link to find out how you can take part:
https://buff.ly/dvqtHOf

11/12/2025

The Richard Wilson Essay Prize 2026
The Nystagmus Network is pleased to launch the essay competition in memory of our former chairman, the late Richard Wilson OBE, who did so much to push the boundaries of nystagmus research in the UK and ensured the charity invested as much as possible in nystagmus research studies.
Now in its third year, the competition seeks to encourage students and early career researchers to pursue an interest in nystagmus.
Read more about entry requirements and this year's question and prizes on our website here: https://buff.ly/SDgTg5g

15/11/2025

It was wonderful to be invited to speak at this conference - alongside other brilliant speakers.

The children’s focussed sessions were fantastic - with great questions!

Dr Gemma Arblaster

21/07/2025

20/06/2025

Huge congratulations to Mostafa from Sheffield and all of the pre-registration Orthoptic students from the Univeristy of Liverpool, GCU and UCL who were selected to present their final year research at the BIOS symposium.

The student presentations are a brilliant addition to the programme.

Well done to all.

Our students once again delivered a wide range of incredible presentations to the Symposium this morning.

18/06/2025

10/04/2025

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The Richard Wilson Essay Prize for research
Following its inaugural year in 2024, the Nystagmus Network is pleased to offer the Richard Wilson Essay Prize once again his year.
The competition is open to students of all levels, from undergraduate to post-doctorate, in the fields of Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthoptics or a visual related science, currently studying or working at UK institutions. There are some generous and prestigious prizes up for grabs.
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11/01/2025

👀 Job advertised 👀

Come and join the team as a University Teacher !!!

University Teacher (Orthoptics)

23/11/2024

Undergraduate Open Day time!

Come and speak to our student ambassadors about what it’s like to be an Orthoptic student studying at the University of Sheffield.

20/11/2024

Interested in taking your career to the next level?

At 2pm on Wednesday 27 November we'll be hosting an in-depth session about our postgraduate study options including our MMedSci Vision and Strabismus programme, Advanced Clinical Practice course in paediatric ophthalmology (the only course of it's kind in the UK), and standalone modules.

Don't forget applicants from England may be eligible for full master’s funding from NHS England via the regional faculties for advancing practice. Alumni from The University of Sheffield can also save up to 20% on their postgraduate taught course fees.

Book now: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/visit/open-day

British and Irish Orthoptic Society

Book your place at our online open day to find out more about postgraduate taught study at the University of Sheffield.

19/11/2024

Orthoptics may not the first thing you think of when you think of a career in health, but it's a unique, rewarding discipline that helps people see and feel better.

If you know someone who is interested in science, health and working with children or adults, encourage them to join us at The University of Sheffield's Open Day on Saturday 23rd November for our Orthoptics subject talk.

Our tutors and current students will give you an overview of this patient-facing, autonomous career, and de-mystify the unique, hands-on placements that make up a significant part of the course.

Book now: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/open-days British and Irish Orthoptic Society NHS Health Careers

Discover what sets Sheffield apart at our next open day.