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Clinical Ophthalmic Practice MSc

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Part time | UCL (University College London) | 2 years | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Part time

Duration

2 years

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Ophthalmology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This programme will allow students to develop advanced knowledge of the eye, eye diseases and treatment and the research underpinning clinical practice. It is delivered by ophthalmologists, researchers and nurses who are at the forefront of ophthalmic research clinical practice at the Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital Trust – both institutions will be involved in the teaching. By the end of your programme you should have acquired advanced knowledge about common eye disease and some specialities and be more confident in your clinical practice underpinned by a knowledge of the relevant current ophthalmic research. You will also acquire skills in academic writing, problem based learning and group work, independent research and analytical skills.

Careers

Undertaking an MSc in Clinical Ophthalmic Practice is now considered a prerequisite for any specialist Ophthalmic nursing roles and can lead to opportunities to progress into advanced ophthalmic practice roles and Nurse consultant roles.

Employability

The programme is designed to help graduates acquire and apply knowledge and skills resulting from evidence-based research required for clinical practice.

Modules

Ophthalmology dissertation module (60 credits) (60 Credits) - Core
Research and statistics (15 Credits) - Core
Clinical care in practice work-based portfolio (15 Credits) - Core
Anatomy and physiology (15 Credits) - Core
Physical assessment of the ophthalmic patient (30 Credits) - Core
Ophthalmic clinical case studies (15 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,050

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,050

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Candidates will need to have a professional healthcare qualification (in nursing or an allied healthcare profession). Students are also required to have at least one year’s ophthalmic experience and to be currently working in the field of ophthalmology.

University information

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