MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology is a part-time, blended-learning programme for registered optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses, aligned to the NHS England Advanced Clinical Practice framework. It is described as the first programme of its kind in the South West.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Health Professions | Duration: 3 years part-time (flexible up to 6 years) | Study mode: part-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme covers the four pillars of advanced clinical practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research. Core modules include Clinical Leadership, Management and Advancing Practice, Education in Clinical Practice, Project Design for Research and Research in Clinical Practice, with optional clinical modules in Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Acute and Emergency Eye Care, Cataract and advanced paediatric ophthalmology; some lead to College of Optometrists professional certificates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Registered optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses working clinically in an ophthalmic setting. Normally a relevant first degree, BSc (Hons) at 2:1 or above; applicants without it may be considered with relevant practice experience and a written critical evaluation of advanced practice marked at Level 7. Certified evidence of competence in clinical eye examination (slit lamp, optic nerve head and retina assessment, tonometry) is required where applicable. Applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each part. All applicants are interviewed; two references (ideally one academic, one work), CV and degree certificate are required.

Duration: 3 years

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