Orthoptics

About the course

This Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree course is designed to equip students with a range of knowledge and skills in subject areas such as endodontics, orthodontics and dental surgery. It will provide flexible pathways to employment, professional or postgraduate research programs.

What you might learn

As part of this course, you will undertake core and elective subjects such as human anatomy, dental diseases and oral pathology. Graduates of this course should be able to find employment within the industry or have built a solid foundation towards obtaining a Masters degree.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as dental specialist, dental practitioner, dental surgeon, dental laboratory assistant, dental assistant, dental hygienist, and etc. in companies including Dentsply Internationa, Henry Schein, National Dentex, Young Innovations, Patterson Dental, and etc.

Living Costs in Sheffield**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) £ 9 - 12	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) £ 507 - 670	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) £ 395 - 522
Transportation (Daily) £ 3 - 4	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) £ 114 - 151

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com