MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Are you a registered ophthalmic professional who is looking to develop your career to an advanced level of practice in Clinical Ophthalmology? If so, this course is for you! With a strong clinical focus and alignment to the NHS England Advanced Clinical Practice framework, our future-facing programme prepares optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses to work with a high level of autonomy as part of integrated healthcare teams, in both the primary and secondary care sectors.
Key highlights
- Aligned to the NHS England Advanced Clinical Practice framework
- Strong clinical focus on advanced practice in Clinical Ophthalmology
- For optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses
- Prepares you to work autonomously within integrated healthcare teams
- Covers practice in both primary and secondary care sectors
- Blended learning delivery model
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- Additional condition: interview — All applicants will be interviewed to assess their individual ability to meet the requirements of this programme.
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Ophthalmology
- Advanced Practice Optometrist
- Advanced Practice Orthoptist
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Ophthalmology)
- Extended Role Ophthalmic Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: Student 2025-26 2026-27 Part time (Home) £1,260 per 20 credit module £1,300 per 20 credit module Part-time fees shown are per a number of credits. Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change. | International: Student 2025-26 2026-27 Part time (Home) £1,260 per 20 credit module £1,300 per 20 credit module Part-time fees shown are per a number of credits. Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.
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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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