Overview

The University College London (UCL) Institute of Ophthalmology along with expertise from Moorfields Eye Hospital, one of the leading eye hospitals in the world, will provide you with a rewarding MSc programme in Optometry and Ophthalmology.The aim of the Optometry and Ophthalmology programme is to develop clinical practice 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.

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

Employability

For those following the Optometry and Ophthalmology MSc route, you will attain the theoretical knowledge to enable you to understand advanced practice roles in ophthalmology in a community or hospital setting.
For those following Optometry and Ophthalmology (ACP) MSc route, you will be able to carry out advanced practice roles in ophthalmology in a community or hospital setting.

Networking

Students will have the opportunity to interact with fellow ophthalmic professional peers as well as qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners from a range of different professions and workplaces.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Retina
Research and Statistics for Non Medical Professionals
Ocular Emergencies
Clinical Leadership for Non Medical Professionals
Glaucoma

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

BSc (Hons) Optometry, Orthoptics, General Nursing (evidence of ophthalmic specialty training is also required for ophthalmic nurses or OPT levels 1 and 2) or an equivalent overseas qualification.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28100 GBP / year

≈ 28100 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

15100 GBP / year

≈ 15100 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

UK: £7,550
International: £14,050

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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