If you are working within the optical industry and wish to follow a fast-track path to a master’s qualification while working, the three-year MSc Optometry is a good choice. Our blended learning format enables you to embed learning from the on-campus study blocks into your clinical practice.
The course combines several week-long blocks of on-campus learning with online materials and questions. Time away from campus is spent in practice, observing, practising and advancing the skills and knowledge gained.
Teaching is delivered over three semesters, so there are no long gaps between learning - fast-tracking your progress to the MSc qualification.
This course is being updated in line with the General Optical Council's new learning outcomes.
Please note this course is only available to UK students. The deadline for this course is Wednesday 31 May 2023.
Why study with us
- Gain real-world skills in our specialist Dispensing and Optometry Pre-Clinical lab.
- Our on-campus Eye Health Clinic is the student-led equivalent of a high street optical practice, meeting the eyecare needs of members of public.
- Your last year combines the Optometry Scheme for Registration period with your master’s research project module (a dissertation on an area of your personal or professional interest).
Course subject to change
Please note that Optometry, MSc is being reapproved under the University’s normal cycle of review. As such, the course structure and content may be changed to enable the University to deliver a better quality of educational experience to students. Any changes as a result of the reapproval will be immediately included and highlighted in the course documentation and all students holding current offers will be provided with a comprehensive list of those changes. For further information please see our important information.
What you'll do
- We arrange specialist clinical experience, such as hospital ophthalmology observations, with close working partners such as East Lancashire Hospital Trust.
- On campus block sessions include guest lectures by industry colleagues on topics such as specialist contact lenses or getting a good image using an OCT.
- You will work with volunteer patients who form a part of the general communication skills teaching resources as well as volunteers from visual impairment charities.
Module overview
Compulsory modules
• OP4001: Optometric principles and managing vision related problems
• OP4002: Optometric principles and management of eye health
• OP4003: Evidence Based Practice
Optional modules
• OP4199: Learning Enhancement
Year 2
Compulsory modules
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OP4002: Optometric principles and management of eye health
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• OP4003: Evidence Based Practice
Optional modules
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OP4199: Learning Enhancement
Future careers in optometry
As a registered Optometrist, you have the opportunity to start your own business or be self-employed, work in a primary care (high street optical practices) or hospital setting.
MSc graduates may choose further study to gain higher qualifications in Low Vision, Glaucoma, Paediatrics and Medical Retina.?A research degree opens doors to research companies developing new technologies and treatment options.
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