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MSc - Master of Science
University of Edinburgh
Online
SEP-25
3 years
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Edinburgh
Online
SEP-25
3 years
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This three year, part-time, interprofessional Masters programme in Primary Care Ophthalmology, taught entirely online.
It is offered by the University of Edinburgh in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).
The programme leads to the degree of Master of Science (MSc). There are also exit points at: PG Certificate - after one year of study; PG Diploma - after two years of study.
Who is this programme for?The MSc is developed in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) as part of the Scottish Government's directive to empower and enhance the shift of balance of care for cataract, glaucoma, medical retina, emergency and ophthalmic triage from secondary to primary care.
You will enhance your knowledge with particular regard to recognition, diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease as you take on extended, shared care and advanced practitioner roles in the management of eye disease as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
The Year 3 MSc research project also serves as an opportunity to conduct applied research in your sub-speciality of interest and to develop an academic career.
Career opportunitiesThis programme is designed for you if you wish to enhance your knowledge with particular regard to diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease as you take on an increasingly expanding role in the management of eye disease as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
A medical degree (MBChB or equivalent), or a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, in optometry, orthoptics, dispensing optics, ophthalmic nursing or biomedical sciences.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,070 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£5,070 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£5,070 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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