Overview

In this Clinical Optometry programme from City St George's, University of London you will develop your clinical and theoretical knowledge with the guidance of expert practitioners informed by the most up-to-date research.

You will gain a detailed understanding of the expanding role of optometrists in the co-management of patients.

Career

Optometry is an evolving field with optometrists taking on greater responsibility for managing and prescribing for some eye conditions, as well as being involved in the shared care of patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

On completing the MSc in Clinical Optometry, you will have the academic and research skills to enhance your professional expertise, opening up opportunities to specialise in a particular area of clinical practice and expand your scope of practice

Accreditation

The College of Optometrists and General Optical Council

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Paediatric Eye Care

Glaucoma

Medical Retina

Low Vision

Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis
Clinical Management Guidelines

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

72

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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72

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should be a UK registered optometrist satisfying all legal requirements to be eligible to practice in the UK

You should also be registered with the General Optical Council
An Honours degree in Optometry or professional optometric qualification of home country will be required from overseas candidates – clinical experience and responsibilities must be current and similar to a UK optometrist. Non-UK optometrists will be expected to attend interview in person or via Skype to ensure practitioners have the relevant clinical skills to complete the programme.
A minimum of a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree, or the equivalent from an international institution.

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

16500 GBP / year

≈ 16500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13500 GBP / year

≈ 13500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time per year

UK: £6,250
Overseas/EU: £7,750

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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