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Overview
The This two year, part-time masters programme in Clinical Ophthalmology (Online Learning) from The University of Edinburgh has been developed with the support of NHS Education for Scotland (NES).
Who is this programme for?
The ChM is designed to support advanced ophthalmology specialist trainees in the UK and registrars/residents in ophthalmology, internationally.
This is achieved through a curriculum which recognises your subspecialist ophthalmic interests in preparation for exit examination and hospital-based practice.
Our programme is aligned with the curricula of the membership and fellowship examinations of the:
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
- International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
This makes this degree very attractive if you are a domestic or international student preparing for these examinations. It also applies if you are approaching consultancy and specialist practice.
Career opportunities
The programme will offer an alternative to clinical / laboratory research training if you do not wish to take time out of training.
It will develop your academic portfolio and facilitate medical/surgical research projects essential to a research active career.
The ChM programme is designed to align with the membership and fellowship examination curricula of the RCSEd, ICO and RCOphth and prepare you for your exit professional examinations.
The award of ChM will highlight your commitment to continuing professional development and will ensure a competitive edge when applying for consultant positions.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Ophthalmology
- Core Ophthalmology
- Applied Basic Sciences, Examination and Surgical Strategies
- Clinical Decision Making, Therapeutics, Avoiding and Managing Complications
- Diagnostics and Technologies in Clinical Practice
- Acute Ophthalmology, Trauma and Advanced Surgical Techniques
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- A medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) recognised by the General Medical Council. You should also be based in a supervised specialist training programme in ophthalmology.
- UK applicants should have completed initial specialist training (ST 1/2) or core training (CT 1/2) and early intermediate training (ST 3), and will normally be starting their intermediate training (ST 4).
- Applicants from outside the UK, and applicants who are not in a recognised training programme, must demonstrate that the programme is directly relevant to their ophthalmic medical and/or surgical training.
- You should have completed a minimum of 24 months of core training in the surgical specialties and at least 18 months of specialist training in ophthalmology before enrolling.
- We will also consider your application if you are an established ophthalmologist in independent practice.
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International
6830 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6830 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
6830 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6830 GBP per year during 24 months.
- 4 years option: 10 credits £1,145; 20 credits £2,285; 30 credits £3,425
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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