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UCL (University College London)
Optometry and Ophthalmology (Advanced Clinical Practice) MSc
UCL (University College London)

Optometry and Ophthalmology (Advanced Clinical Practice) MSc

UCL (UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON)

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Full time | UCL (University College London) | 1 year | 25-SEP-23

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

25-SEP-23

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Optometry Ophthalmology Health Studies Nursing

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The aim of this programme is to develop clinical practice and to contribute to the advancement of eye care delivery in primary, secondary or tertiary care settings. The Optometry and Ophthalmology MSc programme has been developed by practicing clinicians and researchers for multidisciplinary ophthalmic non-medical clinicians such as optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses. 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 programme in Optometry and Ophthalmology. The aim of the programme is to develop clinical practice and to contribute to the advancement of eye care delivery in primary, secondary or tertiary care settings. The programme has been developed by practicing clinicians and researchers for multidisciplinary ophthalmic non-medical clinicians such as optometrists, orthoptists, and ophthalmic nurses. The structure of the programme is based on the four main pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP): clinical, leadership, 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. Non-medical ophthalmic professionals are extending their scope of practice to help manage the increasing burden of patient care in these areas.

Modules

Ocular Emergencies 1 (15 Credits) - Core
Cataract (15 Credits) - Core
Glaucoma 1 (15 Credits) - Core
Research and Statistics (15 Credits) - Core
Clinical Leadership (15 Credits) - Core
Medical Retina 1 (15 Credits) - Core
Introduction to Advanced Practice (15 Credits) - Core
Dissertation (60 credits) (60 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

14,100

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

26,200

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK BSc (Hons) Optometry, Orthoptics, Nursing or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants with other appropriate professional qualifications and/or work experience will also be considered on an individual basis. Overseas students will have to provide evidence of their proficiency in English language.

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UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across a wide range of subject areas. Throughout its long and prestigious history, it has inspired and educated countless minds and produced 30 Nobel prize recipients. With one campus located in the heart of Bloomsbury and a second campus in vibrant east London, the university is home to around 42,000 students...more

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