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11-SEP-23
MSc - Master of Science
Ophthalmology Primary Health Care Flexible Learning Design
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This three year, part-time, interprofessional Masters programme in Primary Care Ophthalmology, taught entirely online.
It is offered by the University of Edinburgh in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).
The programme leads to the degree of Master of Science (MSc). There are also exit points at: PG Certificate - after one year of study; PG Diploma - after two years of study.
Who is this programme for?The MSc is developed in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) as part of the Scottish Government's directive to empower and enhance the shift of balance of care for cataract, glaucoma, medical retina, emergency and ophthalmic triage from secondary to primary care.
You will enhance your knowledge with particular regard to recognition, diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease as you take on extended, shared care and advanced practitioner roles in the management of eye disease as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
The Year 3 MSc research project also serves as an opportunity to conduct applied research in your sub-speciality of interest and to develop an academic career.
Career opportunitiesThis programme is designed for you if you wish to enhance your knowledge with particular regard to diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease as you take on an increasingly expanding role in the management of eye disease as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
For this course (per year)
£5,070
For this course (per year)
£5,070
A medical degree (MBChB or equivalent), or a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, in optometry, orthoptics, dispensing optics, ophthalmic nursing or biomedical sciences.
Full time | 1 year | 25-SEP-23
Part time | 2 years | 25-SEP-23
Full time | 3 years | 25-SEP-23
Full time | 1 year | 25-SEP-23
Part time | 2 years | 25-SEP-23
