Overview

Whether you want to pursue further academic studies or take on new responsibilities as a primary caregiver – the Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research programme from Glasgow Caledonian University gives you the clinical skills and research experience you need. Advance your career and have a meaningful influence on the future of the field.

A combination of core and elective modules and research opportunities – with a research project making up one-third of the programme – allows you to customise your studies based on your personal interests and professional requirements.

Graduate prospects

Whether you choose a path in academia or clinical practice, your MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research will unlock new opportunities to advance and expand your career. The programme is ideal preparation for subsequent studies towards a PhD or other higher academic qualification. It also allows optometrists and other practitioners to advance their careers in primary eye care.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Binocular Vision
Research Project
Advanced Clinical Investigation
Clinical Ophthalmology
Ocular Therapeutics
Diabetes Care

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-24 00:00:00 , International

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Pakistani Applicant Closing Dates: 7 June

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

121

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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78

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59

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121

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum academic requirement:

UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in optometry or another vision-related subject. Alternatively, UK General Optical Council (GOC) registration (MCOptom).
Interview: As part of the application process, shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

English language requirement: IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.

Relevant experience (RPL):

GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course.
If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

16200 GBP / year

≈ 16200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7300 GBP / year

≈ 7300 GBP / year

Additional Details

RUK: £7,300

Part-time fees:

Part-time fees are a pro rata of the full-time fee based on the number of module credits taken each trimester.

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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

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