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Anglia Ruskin University

Postgraduate Optometry Courses at Anglia Ruskin University

2 courses available

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Next open day: 19th March
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About Postgraduate Optometry

Optometry is a specialist medical discipline that focuses on the study of the eyes. Providing insights into the function and health of these important organs, postgraduate optometry students will build advanced skills in identifying and treating diseases of the eyes or defects in vision.

As well as evaluating patients’ health and giving advice, optometrists prescribe glasses or contact lenses and make referrals to other specialists, such as ophthalmologists or orthoptists, when necessary.

There are over 20 postgraduate degrees in optometry to choose from at 10 different universities in the UK. You might study optometry specifically or complete a combined qualification, including areas like ophthalmic or vision sciences.

What to expect

Postgraduate courses in optometry offer qualified eye care professionals’ further opportunities in a specialised area, leadership or research.

A wide range of modules are offered to recognise the increasing need for specialist training within optometry, including glaucoma, acute eye care, paediatrics, dry eye, medical retina, and clinical teaching, amongst others.

On completion of an optometry postgraduate course, some graduates use their qualification to develop a specialist optometric service or go into research and lecturing. Others might use the experience to become an independent prescribing optometrist.

Optometry and Vision Sciences MPhil

Study your research degree with a well-funded, internationally published academic team that’s making exciting discoveries. Our academic Read more...

  • 2 years Part time degree: £2,392 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £2,392 per year (UK)
  • 1 year Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)
  • 1 year Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)

Optometry and Vision Sciences PhD

PhD Study your research degree with a well-funded, internationally published academic team that’s making exciting discoveries. Our Read more...

  • 3 years Part time degree: £2,392 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Part time degree: £2,392 per year (UK)
  • 3.5 years Part time degree: £2,392 per year (UK)
  • 3.5 years Part time degree: £2,392 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)