Stand-alone, 20 credit MSc (Level 7) postgraduate modules
Start to build your portfolio of higher qualifications through selecting any of the following modules to complete on a stand-alone basis
Spaces are available for September 2022 and January 2023 starts
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ACO701 Glaucoma - Leading to the College of Optometrists Professional Certificate in Glaucoma.
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ACO702 Medical Retina - Leading to the College of Optometrists Professional Certificate in Medical Retina.
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ACO703 Acute and Emergency Eye Care
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ACO704 Cataract
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ADV779 Clinical Leadership, Management and Advancing Practice
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology
Opt to collate our clinical and core modules into a full MSc qualification that aligns to the Health Education England (HEE) Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) multidisciplinary framework
Completing an MSc programme aligned to the ACP multidisciplinary framework means:
- The qualification obtained through your MSc is nationally recognised as a demonstration of advanced level of ability in clinical ophthalmology.
- The level of training obtained through your MSc is standardised against recognised frameworks and supports national eyecare transformation needs.
- You enhance not only your training in Clinical practice, but also Clinical Leadership and Management, Clinical Education and Clinical Research: the four pillars of Advanced Practice.
- You are eligible to apply for ‘Advanced Clinical Practitioner’ roles within optometry and ophthalmology.
Complete as:
- Standard MSc programme: part-time over 3 years, or flexibly over a maximum of 6 years.
- MSc degree apprenticeship programme: funded through your employer's apprenticeship levy and with protected time within your working week to study.
Our partners
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Accredited by College of Optometrists for Professional certificates in Glaucoma and Medical Retina (available as stand alone 20 credit modules).
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MSc Programme Accredited by British and Irish Orthoptic Society.
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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.