Program Description

MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research gives eye care professionals like you the academic knowledge and practical skills they need to contribute to groundbreaking medical advancements and effectively diagnose and treat a wide range of ocular conditions. Whether you want to pursue further academic studies or take on new responsibilities as a primary caregiver – our programme gives you the clinical skills and research experience you need. Advance your career and have a meaningful influence on the future of the field.

A combination of core and elective modules and research opportunities – with a research project making up one-third of the programme – allows you to customise your studies based on your personal interests and professional requirements. This includes the option to select a specialisation leading to a named degree on completion of your dissertation:

• MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research (General)
• MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research (Diabetes)
• MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research (Therapeutics)

The course is suited to applicants who have obtained a first degree in optometry or a related field outside of the UK. The generic stream of the course gives a broader perspective than diabetes and therapeutic routes.Whether you choose a path in academia or clinical practice, your MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research will unlock new opportunities to advance and expand your career. The programme is ideal preparation for subsequent studies towards a PhD or other higher academic qualification. It also allows optometrists and other practitioners to advance their careers in primary eye care.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum academic requirement: UK honours degree 55%-60% (or equivalent) in optometry or another vision-related subject. Alternatively, UK General Optical Council (GOC) registration (MCOptom)..
• General Requirement:-
  • Indian Students:-Four year Bachelor's degree (50% minimum; second class average over course duration)  and Three year Bachelor's degree (60% minimum; first class average over course duration)
  • Arab Students:- Qualifications and grades required: - Bachelor degree with GPA of 2.3/4.0 scale OR; Bachelor degree with GPA of 2.7/5.0 scale

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

IELTS waiver information for Indian Students:- 70% marks in English in Higher Secondary School