Clinical Optometry Cardiff University

Overview

The aim of this programme is to provide optometrists with the opportunity to undertake a challenging and rewarding Masters in Clinical Optometry that focuses on their personal development as professionals leading, managing and developing ophthalmic practice roles and models of care delivery. The Clinical Optometry programme is offered at Studying alongside other international and UK ophthalmic professionals, you will have the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills and rotate through, and engage with, our on-site professional clinics within our custom-designed ophthalmic teaching clinics.

You’ll explore and analyse the changing needs of patients and clinical practice and develop the skills to deliver specialist areas of care to meet patient needs. Our programme underpins your expertise in a range of key optometric areas including glaucoma, medical retina and primary eye care. There is also optionality for you to tailor your study and work towards clinical sub-specialty in one or more of the following areas: low vision, acute eye care and contact lenses.   

Please note that this programme is not an optometry conversion course. It does not lead to full professional registration with the General Optical Council (GOC), and it does not qualify you to practice in the UK.  However, the General Optical Council may consider this qualification as contributing towards equivalence against the UK standards of competence.

We're committed to delivering programmes that are innovative and relevant, providing the best learning outcomes and career prospects for our students. In light of this, we're currently reviewing some elements of this programme. As such, the details shown are subject to change and indicative only. You can still apply now. We'll update this page and contact all offer holders when the review is complete to confirm any changes.

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