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  Advanced Clinical Practice in Ocular Health MSc


Online Aston University    College of Health and Life Sciences

Part time October MSc 3 years, part-time
Medicine (26)

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The Advanced Clinical Practice in Ocular Health MSc is an exciting new programme offered by our School of Optometry for allied health professionals in the field of ophthalmology. Designed to help you progress to advanced clinical practice, this programme is part of the Ophthalmic Common Clinical Competency Framework (OCCCF). Open to optometrists, orthoptists, and nurses, the programme consists of five core modules covering Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Advanced Cataracts, Acute and Emergency Eye Care, and Advanced Clinical Practice. Optional modules such as Myopia, Nutrition & the Eye, and Independent Prescribing are also available. To be eligible, you need a minimum of an upper second-class UK BSc (Hons) in Optometry, Orthoptics, or Nursing, and must be working within the field of ophthalmology or optometry in the NHS or community practice. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in ocular health!

About the course

Open to optometrists, orthoptists and nurses working within the field of ophthalmology, study an exciting new master's programme for allied health professionals working in the field of ophthalmology who wish to progress to advanced clinical practitioners.

The MSc Advanced Clinical Practice is an engaging programme with a practical focus. It is for nurses, optometrists and orthoptists working in the field of ophthalmology, who wish to further develop their clinical skills, as well as hone and develop skills in research, education, leadership and management. It is a distance-learning programme, designed to work around students' current clinical role.

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Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK BSc (Hons) in Optometry, Orthoptics or Nursing degree.

Applicants are required to be working within the area of ophthalmology or optometry in the NHS or community practice.

Applicants must be UK registered clinicians with experience of secondary practice or evidence of intended secondary practice.




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