MSc Optometry and Ophthalmology

The aim of this online course is to develop clinical practice and to contribute to the advancement of eye care delivery in primary, secondary, or tertiary care settings. This Optometry and Ophthalmology MSc course has been developed by practicing clinicians and researchers for multidisciplinary ophthalmic clinicians such as optometrists, orthoptists, and ophthalmic nurses. This course is delivered through online learning with the opportunity to attend an optional, in-person practical skills day of your choice.

About this degree

The UCL Institute of Ophthalmology along with expertise from Moorfields Eye Hospital, one of the leading eye hospitals in the world, will provide you with a rewarding MSc course in Optometry and Ophthalmology.

The structure of the course is based on the four main pillars in healthcare: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. Modules that are offered to you provide training in the four busiest ophthalmic specialties in the UK and worldwide: Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Ophthalmic Emergencies and Cataract.

Ophthalmic professionals are extending their scope of practice to help manage the increasing burden of patient care in these areas.

There are two routes available to you:

Optometry and Ophthalmology MSc route

On successful completion of this academic course, students will gain an MSc in Optometry and Ophthalmology.

This MSc provides the academic component of the Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) in Ophthalmology training course, which is underpinned by the ACP Framework in the UK. If you are interested in the achieving ACP accreditation please see our Optometry and Ophthalmology (ACP) course link below.

BSc (Hons) Optometry, Orthoptics, General Nursing (evidence of ophthalmic specialty training is also required for ophthalmic nurses or OPT levels 1 and 2) or an equivalent overseas qualification.