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 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
Welcome from the Orthoptics Society
Welcome to the Orthoptics society! We are so excited to meet you this coming semester and we know that you will make memories here with your course mates that last a life time. This society is a great way to integrate with other years and ask for advice with things such as exams or placements. It’s also useful, due to our small cohort, for all year groups to come together both socially and academically.
We have so many activities lined up for the year, a mix of socials including games nights and movie nights and so much more! Not to mention our annual Orthoptics Eyeball which is the formal course ball held at the end of the first semester which is such an amazing opportunity to dress up and unwind with your course mates.
Ijeoma, Orthoptics Society President (3rd Year)
Meet the committee:
- President - Ijeoma
Hi! My name is Ijeoma and I’m a 3rd year orthoptics student. A fun fact about me is that I’ve been singing in my church choir since I was 9 years old. My favourite part about orthoptics is learning new clinical skills. Whether it’s strabismus or visual optics I love discovering new methods of testing. This year I will be taking the role of president in the Orthoptics society and I’m so excited for what this year has to offer😊.
- Vice President - La-Raib
- Hi my name’s La-Raib, I’m a 3rd year student and will be joining the committee as vice president this year! A fun fact about me is that I failed my first driving test in the first 5 minutes. My favourite part about studying orthoptics is learning about the eyes, because so much of what we cover connects directly to real-life experiences and how we perceive the world.
- Secretary - Hiba
- My names Hiba, I’m a 2nd year and I’ll be the secretary this year! My personal favourite thing about doing orthoptics is being on placement in a paeds clinic and getting to yipyap with all the cute little kiddies. A fun fact about me is I recently started trying learn Mandarin. My chinese name is Ruì Hé.
- Social Secretary - Bethan
Hello my name is Bethan and I am a third year orthoptics student returning to the Orthoptics society as the social secretary.
A fun fact about me is that I have been working as an English foreign languages teacher at an exchange camp over the summer.
My favourite part of orthoptics is learning about nerve palsies and problem solving to find a diagnosis.
- Treasurer - Melissa
Hiya! My name is Melissa and I’m the 25/26 Orthosoc treasurer! I’m a third year and a fun fact about me is that I’m a huge fan of the WNBA. My favourite thing about orthoptics is the paeds clinic!
- Inclusions Officer - Breanna
Hi my name is Breanna and I’m a 2nd year student! A fun fact about me is that if you give me a sewing machine and some fabric and I can make almost anything 🤗 My Favourite thing about orthoptics is clinical skills, there’s just something about course mates coming together and supporting each other to learn and perfect a skill.
My role as the inclusion officer will be to ensure the everyone, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, religion, has a voice and a say in the actions and activities from within the course to the university.
Helpful links
University of Sheffield Orthoptics Societu SU page
Instagram (@uos_orthopticsociety)
Email us: orthsoc@sheffield.ac.uk