BMedSci Orthoptics pre-arrival Information
Congratulations on securing your place to study Orthoptics with us this September. On this page you’ll find useful information and tasks to help make your transition to the University of Sheffield as smooth as possible.
We know this can be a busy time for you, and we want to make preparing to start your course as straightforward as possible. This pre-arrival page is for new BMedSci Orthoptics students starting in September 2025. Here you’ll find information and tasks to complete specific to you and your course.
Complete your registration
Follow this link for a step-by-step outline of everything you need to do in order to complete your registration at the University.
Welcome Week timetable
This year Welcome Week takes place on week commencing Monday 22 September. Throughout the week there'll be lots of events to help you explore the campus and city, make friends, and find out how the university can support you. Information about University-wide activities will be shared with you directly in the run-up to Welcome Week.
During Welcome Week, we’ll also be holding important sessions and activities to introduce you to the BMedSci Orthoptics programme.
A provisional timetable will be shared on this page soon, so please bookmark this page and return to it closer to the time.
Any changes to your Welcome Week timetable will be communicated to you by the BMedSci Orthoptics team.
Course calendar
Once you have completed registration and attended Welcome Week you’ll be given access to a Google Calendar, which includes your module timetabling for the year, including room allocations.
Please note that calendar entries are subject to change, and any changes will be communicated to you via email and updated on the Google calendar.
Occupational Health and DBS Clearance
You will have already received an email explaining these processes. It is important that you complete these tasks as soon as possible to make your placements run smoothly. Please follow the links in the email.
Can’t find the email? Please email ahpnm-support@sheffield.ac.uk.
Student support
As a University of Sheffield student, you have access to a lot of support. There is an overview of support available on the University website.
If you have a disability or a specific learning need, please contact DDSS (the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service). We also have a Disability Liaison Officer in the School of AHPNM, and a Student Inclusion Officer, who you will meet when you arrive.
The University also offers a variety of study support. Some information can be found here: digital learning support and library information.
You will also have an Academic Tutor, who will give you plenty of support and guidance during your studies.
Meet the team
We're a close-knit team of academic and research staff, and during your time here you'll get to know the team and your fellow students really well. Below are some of the key staff members involved in the BMedSci Orthoptics programme.
Anne Bjerre, Programme Lead and Admissions Tutor
Professional Lead for Orthoptics and Ophthalmology
General contact details
Programme support: ahpnm-support@sheffield.ac.uk
University of Sheffield Orthoptics Society
The University of Sheffield Orthoptics Society is a student-run society that supports BMedSci Orthoptics students across all three years of our programme. They organise social events throughout the year, including the Eyeball, which is a fabulous black-tie event.
If you'd like to find out more about the society, you can contact them directly on Instagram (@orthopticssocsheff), or via email (orthsoc@sheffield.ac.uk).
To stay updated with all society events please follow the society's socials using the links below.