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Study Details: MSc 1 Year
Our MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research gives eye care professionals like you the academic knowledge and practical skills they need to contribute to groundbreaking medical advancements and effectively diagnose and treat a wide range of ocular conditions.
Whether you want to pursue further academic studies or take on new responsibilities as a primary caregiver – our programme gives you the clinical skills and research experience you need. Advance your career and have a meaningful influence on the future of the field.
A combination of core and elective modules and research opportunities – with a research project making up one-third of the programme – allows you to customise your studies based on your personal interests and professional requirements. This includes the option to select a specialisation leading to a named degree on completion of your dissertation:
MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research (General) MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research (Diabetes) MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research (Therapeutics)
Graduate prospects
Whether you choose a path in academia or clinical practice, your MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research will unlock new opportunities to advance and expand your career. The programme is ideal preparation for subsequent studies towards a PhD or other higher academic qualification. It also allows optometrists and other practitioners to advance their careers in primary eye care.
Minimum academic requirement UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in optometry or another vision-related subject. Alternatively, UK General Optical Council (GOC) registration (MCOptom). English language IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. Additional Information Other academic and vocational qualifications
Each application to GCU is considered on an individual basis. If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning scheme. International pathways
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