
Ophthalmic Nursing
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Postgraduate Certificate deepens specialist knowledge in ophthalmic nursing by integrating advanced theory with clinical application. Students examine ocular anatomy, physiology, common and complex ophthalmic conditions, ophthalmic emergencies, and the pharmacological principles that support eye care. They develop advanced assessment and diagnostic capabilities, alongside skills in perioperative care, interprofessional working and patient-centred communication.
It is designed for nurses working in ophthalmology services who wish to build specialist clinical expertise and deliver safe, evidence-based ophthalmic practice.
Key highlights
- Covers ocular anatomy, physiology and common and complex eye conditions
- Includes ophthalmic emergencies and pharmacological principles of eye care
- Develops advanced ophthalmic assessment and diagnostic capabilities
- Builds perioperative care, interprofessional working and patient-centred communication skills
- Integrates advanced theory with clinical application for practising nurses
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of feesVice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Ophthalmic Nurse
- Ophthalmic Nurse Specialist
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (Ophthalmology)
- Ophthalmic Theatre Nurse
- Eye Casualty Nurse
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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