MMedSci Vision and Strabismus at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A part-time masters taught entirely online for orthoptists and other eye care professionals specialising in vision and ocular motility disorders.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 3 years part-time (online) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Eye to Vision, Stroke, Medical Exemptions for Orthoptists, Low Vision and Research Methods (Orthoptics and Ophthalmology), with an independent research project or literature-based dissertation in the final year.

Career pathways

Alumni move into senior roles such as Head Orthoptist, Deputy Head Orthoptist and Service Manager, and establish low-vision clinics and orthoptic stroke services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in Orthoptics or another eye-care related subject (other eye-care qualifications may be considered). International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in each other component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details and no supporting statement are required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,983 a year (2027/28). Part-time; fee shown is for each year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 3,983 a year (2027/28). Part-time; fee shown is for each year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time (online)

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