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 2026. 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 21 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:
- Monday 21 September
2pm - 3.30pm: The Wave, Workroom 1
Year 1 Introductory Welcome Meeting
- Tuesday 22 September
11am - 1pm: The Wave, Computer Room 1
Introduction to digital learning
1pm - 2pm: Hicks, Lecture Theatre D
Student experience seminar
- Wednesday 23 September
1pm - 3pm: The Wave, Workroom 2
Introduction to the Student Orthoptic Society
Any changes to your Welcome Week timetable will be communicated to you by the BMedSci Orthoptics team.
Your timetable for Welcome Week and the remainder of the course will also be available via the iSheffield app.
Occupational Health and DBS Clearance
You will have 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@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