Overview

The Optometry and Ophthalmology (Advanced Clinical Practice) programme from UCL is delivered through online learning with the opportunity to attend an optional, in-person practical skills day of your choice.

This course has been accredited by NHS England where on successful completion, you will achieve a digital ACP blue badge recognising you as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in field.

Key facts

The 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 in Advanced Clinical Practice.

This Optometry and Ophthalmology (Advanced Clinical Practice) MSc 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 pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research that aligns with the written Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) framework in the United Kingdom. This programme is delivered through online learning with the opportunity to attend an optional, in-person practical skills day of your choice.

The foundation of your career

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

100% of our graduates were in highly-skilled work within 15 months of completing their studies with an average salary of £59,900.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Practice in Cataract

Specialist Ocular Emergencies

Specialist Glaucoma (Glaucoma 3)

Research Methods and Statistics in Eye Care

Clinical Leadership for Non Medical Professionals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

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

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