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MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology

University of Plymouth

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Plymouth University

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Are you a registered ophthalmic professional who is looking to develop your career to an advanced level of practice in Clinical Ophthalmology? If so, this course is for you!

With a strong clinical focus and alignment to the NHS England Advanced Clinical Practice framework, our future-facing programme prepares optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses to work with a high level of autonomy as part of integrated healthcare teams, in both the primary and secondary care sectors.

Key features

This innovative and flexible MSc programme supports the postgraduate development of registered ophthalmic professionals to an advanced level of practice in Clinical Ophthalmology.

Commissioned by Health Education England and informed by national and local consultation with sectors specialists, it is the first programme of its kind in the Southwest.

Emphasis is placed on the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: Education, Leadership and Management, Clinical Practice and Research, equipping clinicians with the confidence to provide professional leadership and supervision in complex situations and use person-centred approaches to manage defined episodes of clinical care independently from beginning to end.

The incorporation of a variety of optional clinical modules offers the exciting opportunity to tailor the learning experience to meet the interest of both the clinician and employer

Find out more about the NHS Health Education England Advanced Clinical Practice agenda.

  • Undertake an MSc programme of study designed to prepare you to work with a high level of autonomy as part of integrated healthcare teams.
  • Achieve a named MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology which can be used to enhance career opportunities.
  • Develop your clinical expertise, research, education and leadership skills to an advanced level of practice, equipping you to take on lead roles.
  • Complete the programme over 3 years part-time, or flexibly across 6 years.
  • Follow a blended learning approach, with a combination of distance learning, webinars and a face-to-face clinical day at University of Plymouth.
  • Find the programme to be suitable to those working in both the primary and secondary care sectors.
  • Gain recognition against, and support progression through, the Ophthalmic Practitioner Training (OPT) framework (Levels 1 to 3), where applicable.
  • Gain recognition against the College of Optometrists Higher Qualifications, where applicable.
  • Engage in a multidisciplinary study environment allowing rich peer learning opportunities.

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University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    65th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England

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