MSc in Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Science

at University of Manchester

Course unit details
 

The course has two different pathways and is designed to be blended learning:

• MSc: Eight taught units (15 credits each) and a dissertation (60 credits).

• PG Diploma: Eight taught units (15 credits each) 
   

Units:

• Medical Retina

• Genetics of the Eye

• Contemporary Science of Contact Lenses

• Low Vision

• Refractive Management

• Glaucoma

• Evidence Based Practice
   

In addition, you can choose one of the following research modules, depending on your type of project:

• Qualitative Research Methods

• Fundamentals of Epidemiology
   

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Research Dissertation

• Medical Retina

• Low Vision

• Genetics of the Eye

• Refractive Management

• Clinical science of contemporary contact lenses

• Glaucoma

• Evidence Based Practice

• Fundamentals of Epidemiology

• Qualitative Research Methods

Academic entry qualification overview
 

We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in: 

• Medicine

• Optometry

• Orthoptics

• Clinical and biological sciences

• or other science subjects.
   

 Intercalating students
 

This course is also available for intercalating medical students, both from the University of Manchester and other UK universities, upon completion of their third year. For St Andrews students studying at Manchester, this includes the three-year course plus the following one or two years spent in Manchester. Intercalating medical students need to have passed all assessments at first attempt (if you are in your third year) or have no fails in third year if you are in your fourth year.
 

English language
 

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof from applicants from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here ).
 

Specifically, we require a minimum of:

• IELTS: minimum 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing 

• TOEFL: 90 internet-based (with 22 in each component)

• MSc (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £11,500
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £25,000

• This MSc is aimed at optometrists, ophthalmologists, orthoptists, biological scientists, nurses and those from related backgrounds, and can open up a number of career opportunities.
• The course will enable you to develop a systematic understanding of ocular diseases, the complex issues involved in their treatment and a critical awareness of current research. You will also be able to apply clinical problem-solving skills to patient care, where decisions must be made in unpredictable situations, using initiative and taking personal responsibility. You will importantly be able to critically analyse and evaluate literature in order to inform the eye care of your patients.
• It is also ideal if you want to conduct research as part of your clinical training or pursue an academic career in ophthalmology, optometry and the vision sciences.
• Please note, this course does not allow you to register as an optometrist with the General Optical Council.