Ophthalmology with Clinical Practice

This new Master’s degree will deliver an in-depth understanding of clinical ophthalmology, disease pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. The programme combines lectures and seminars at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology with direct exposure to clinical practice in the ophthalmology clinics at the world-leading Moorfields Eye Hospital.

The programme provides knowledge of the theory and practical skills of clinical ophthalmology including ocular pathology diagnosis and management, an understanding of clinical disease processes in the eye, the assessment of patients and the different imaging modalities and treatments available, as well as their limitations and side-effects.

Students undertake modules to the value of 360 credits.

The programme consists of 16 mandatory modules (240 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits) and a case-based portfolio (60 credits).

Year one core modules

• Basic Understanding of the Eye
• Common Ocular Diseases and Treatment
• Systemic Disease and the Eye
• Surgery and the Eye
• Disorders Affecting Retinal Function
• Retinal Imaging
• Ocular Therapeutics I
• Ocular Therapeutics II
• Dissertation

Year two core modules

• Clinical Practice: Cataract
• Clinical Practice: Cornea
• Clinical Practice: Glaucoma
• Clinical Practice: Medical Retina 1
• Clinical Practice: Medical Retina 2
• Clinical Practice: Paediatrics and Neuro-ophthalmology
• Clinical Practice: Uveitis
• Clinical Practice: Vitreo Retinal Surgery
• Case-based Portfolio

Dissertation/report

In year one all students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 10–12,000 words. In year two students will construct a portfolio, examined by a viva.

Teaching and learning

In the first year the programme is predominantly delivered through lectures, seminars and attendance at clinical teaching sessions. The second year is largely clinic based and supplemented by taught sessions. Assessment is through written examinations, oral presentations, problem-based learning, dissertation and a case-based portfolio.

A UK medical degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Appropriate professional qualifications and suitable work experience – a minimum of one year’s ophthalmic training – is recommended prior to starting the programme.

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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