MSc Primary Care Ophthalmology (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip, PgCert

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

An accredited medical degree (MBChB or equivalent), or a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, in medicine, optometry, orthoptics, dispensing optics, ophthalmic nursing, ophthalmic photography, or biomedical sciences.

We will also consider your application if you have 3-5 years' relevant work experience or professional qualifications, such as

, with appropriate clinical experience.

You must be working in a relevant patient-facing clinical role or undertaking a relevant clinical training programme when the programme starts and throughout the duration of your MSc studies. Please contact us to check before you apply.

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You must take these courses
Basic Ophthalmic Science: Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology of the Ocular Structures
PCOP11001
10 credits
Basic Glaucoma
Must be taken during Semester 1

PCOP11002
10 credits
Basic Examination and Investigation Techniques
PCOP11003
10 credits
Basic Macular Disease
Must be taken during Semester 1

PCOP11004
10 credits
Basic Acute Eye Disease and Vision Loss
Must be taken during Semester 2

PCOP11005
10 credits
eTriage and Refinement of Referral Criteria
Must be taken during Semester 2

PCOP11006
10 credits