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BSc Orthoptics

Glasgow Caledonian University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Subjects Allied to Medicine
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Course Score
A /83
Graduate Salary£33,000
Satisfaction96%
Degree Completion85%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work100%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Subjects Allied to Medicine graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£33,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£36,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Subjects Allied to Medicine graduates nationally earn £22,000–£42,000 (976 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
65%
02
Sales occupations
15%
03
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
05
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (06908)
06908
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (71% response rate)

98%
Teaching Quality
80%
Assessment & Feedback
93%
Academic Support
97%
Organisation
97%
Learning Resources
88%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Glasgow
Average Weekly Rent
£140
Est. Annual Total£12,020
📊5% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

96-111
15%
128-143
15%
144-159
25%
176-191
15%
208-223
5%
224-239
20%
240+
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
60%
Other HE
25%
Access
10%
No qualifications
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (06908)

06908

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

27%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

40%Sales
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
10%Leisure, travel and related personal service
4%Skilled trades

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
100%
Career On Track