MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology
University of Plymouth
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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Are you a registered ophthalmic professional who is looking to develop your career to an advanced level of practice in Clinical Ophthalmology? If so, this course is for you!With a strong clinical focus and alignment to the NHS England Advanced Clinical Practice framework, our future-facing programme prepares optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses to work with a high level of autonomy as part of integrated healthcare teams, in both the primary and secondary care sectors.Key featuresThis ...Read more

Are you a registered ophthalmic professional who is looking to develop your career to an advanced level of practice in Clinical Ophthalmology? If so, this course is for you!

With a strong clinical focus and alignment to the NHS England Advanced Clinical Practice framework, our future-facing programme prepares optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses to work with a high level of autonomy as part of integrated healthcare teams, in both the primary and secondary care sectors.

Key features

This innovative and flexible MSc programme supports the postgraduate development of registered ophthalmic professionals to an advanced level of practice in Clinical Ophthalmology.

Commissioned by Health Education England and informed by national and local consultation with sectors specialists, it is the first programme of its kind in the Southwest.

Emphasis is placed on the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: Education, Leadership and Management, Clinical Practice and Research, equipping clinicians with the confidence to provide professional leadership and supervision in complex situations and use person-centred approaches to manage defined episodes of clinical care independently from beginning to end.

The incorporation of a variety of optional clinical modules offers the exciting opportunity to tailor the learning experience to meet the interest of both the clinician and employer

Find out more about the NHS Health Education England Advanced Clinical Practice agenda.

  • Undertake an MSc programme of study designed to prepare you to work with a high level of autonomy as part of integrated healthcare teams.
  • Achieve a named MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology which can be used to enhance career opportunities.
  • Develop your clinical expertise, research, education and leadership skills to an advanced level of practice, equipping you to take on lead roles.
  • Complete the programme over 3 years part-time, or flexibly across 6 years.
  • Follow a blended learning approach, with a combination of distance learning, webinars and a face-to-face clinical day at University of Plymouth.
  • Find the programme to be suitable to those working in both the primary and secondary care sectors.
  • Gain recognition against, and support progression through, the Ophthalmic Practitioner Training (OPT) framework (Levels 1 to 3), where applicable.
  • Gain recognition against the College of Optometrists Higher Qualifications, where applicable.
  • Engage in a multidisciplinary study environment allowing rich peer learning opportunities.

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70/101
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20th
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65th
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Hayley
08 Dec 24

The University is set in a small campus, which is really good for me as I would find it overwhelming if it was busy with lots of other students, and a variety of buildings to..Read more

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nicola
22 Nov 24

University of Plymouth is a great place to study because it has a great campus feel to it with great facilities. I have found the library and student services within the library..Read more

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Entry requirements

This programme is designed for registered optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses, who are currently working clinically in an ophthalmic setting that will facilitate the successful completion of the programme (primary or secondary care). Applicants will normally have a relevant first degree, BSc (Hons) at 2:1 or above; or a European first cycle equivalent. Applicants without a first degree, BSc (Hons) at 2:1 or above may be eligible to apply, if combined with appropriate practice related experience relevant to the programme and following submission of a written critical evaluation of advanced practice marked against the Level 7 criteria. Certified evidence of an appropriate level of competence in clinical examination of the eye, to include slit lamp examination of the anterior eye, slit lamp biomicroscopy assessment of the optic nerve head and retina and tonometry, will be required where applicable, and where necessary for the successful completion of a chosen clinical module.

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£3,660 per year

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£1,220 per 20 credit module

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Hayley
08 Dec 24
Nursing (Adult Health) BSc (Hons)
The University is set in a small campus, which is really good for me as I would find it overwhelming if it was busy with lots of other students, and a variety of buildings to...
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nicola
22 Nov 24
Nursing (Adult Health) BSc (Hons)
University of Plymouth is a great place to study because it has a great campus feel to it with great facilities. I have found the library and student services within the library...
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