MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research
Glasgow Caledonian University
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Our MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research gives eye care professionals like you the academic knowledge and practical skills they need to contribute to groundbreaking medical advancements and effectively diagnose and treat a wide range of ocular conditions. Whether you want to pursue further academic studies or take on new responsibilities as a primary caregiver – our programme gives you the clinical skills and research experience you need. Advance your career and have a meaningful ...Read more

Our MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research gives eye care professionals like you the academic knowledge and practical skills they need to contribute to groundbreaking medical advancements and effectively diagnose and treat a wide range of ocular conditions. Whether you want to pursue further academic studies or take on new responsibilities as a primary caregiver – our programme gives you the clinical skills and research experience you need. Advance your career and have a meaningful influence on the future of the field. A combination of core and elective modules and research opportunities – with a research project making up one-third of the programme – allows you to customise your studies based on your personal interests and professional requirements. This includes the option to select a specialisation leading to a named degree on completion of your dissertation: MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research (General), MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research (Diabetes) and MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research (Therapeutics).Whether you choose a path in academia or clinical practice, your MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research will unlock new opportunities to advance and expand your career. The programme is ideal preparation for subsequent studies towards a PhD or other higher academic qualification. It also allows optometrists and other practitioners to advance their careers in primary eye care.

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78/101
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Modules

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Entry requirements

UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in optometry or another vision-related subject. Alternatively, UK General Optical Council (GOC) registration (MCOptom).

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Tuition fees

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£7,300 per year

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£7,300 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£16,200 per year

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£16,200 per year

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20 Nov 23
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Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road Glasgow Scotland G4 0BA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Glasgow Queen Street  0.1 miles away
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