Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology (integrated degree apprenticeship) MSc

The aim of this programme is for you to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to take on advanced clinical roles and to contribute to the advancement of eye-care delivery in primary, secondary, or tertiary care settings. The programme has been developed by practicing clinicians and researchers for multidisciplinary ophthalmic clinicians such as optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses. It is designed for practitioners in the UK only who must have access to workplace-based learning in an appropriate clinical setting before applying for the programme.

The structure of the programme is based on the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. Modules that are offered provide training in the four busiest ophthalmic specialties in the UK and worldwide: Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Ophthalmic Emergencies, and Cataract.