University of Sunderland

Foundations of Ophthalmic Nursing Practice

University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course is ideal for registered nurses working within ophthalmology. Learning focuses on equipping clinicians at the front line of patient assessment, diagnosis and management with the pre-requisite knowledge and skills to make evidence-based decisions. Clinicians will learn the most appropriate and effective treatment pathways for patients presenting with ophthalmological pathology.

Key highlights

  • Designed for registered nurses already working within ophthalmology
  • Builds skills in front-line patient assessment, diagnosis and management
  • Develops evidence-based clinical decision-making in eye care
  • Covers effective treatment pathways for ophthalmological pathology

Entry requirements

Applicants must be registered nurses, working in ophthalmology and have previously studied to at least level 5. There are 20 places available per cohort.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500
  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200
  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

  • We Care Postgraduate Bursary

    The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Ophthalmic Nurse
  • Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner
  • Ophthalmic Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Ophthalmology)
  • 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 University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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