Orthoptics - What Are Your Options?

Since you have chosen a vocational degree, you are probably intending to follow the obvious route into orthoptics. However, remember that if you are planning an alternative career, a large proportion of vacancies advertised to graduates are open to any degree subject so you should be prepared to explore all your options.

Occupations

This section of our website provides links to professional bodies, organisations (many include vacancy databases) and journals. Use it to research your chosen sectors.

Explore types of jobs - Prospects Detailed profiles for a wide range of occupations are available from Prospects and include job descriptions, case studies, salary and conditions, entry requirements, training, typical employers and vacancies. These are our suggestions We've chosen these because they are often seen as related to your area of study, or there is a pattern of graduates in your subject working in these roles. Of course, they are not the only options and there are many other graduate careers potentially open to you.

Ophthalmologist Optometrist Orthoptist Health Promotion Specialist

International Aid / Development Worker Medical Sales Representative Research Scientist (life science) Health Service Manager

Search courses and research

If you are interested in postgraduate study, a good place to start is Prospects which offer a database of courses and research opportunities.