This new two year part-time Masters programme, taught entirely online, is jointly offered by the University of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and leads to the degree of Master of Surgery (ChM). It has been developed with the support of NHS Education for Scotland (NES).
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
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Year 1
Ophthalmology 1
Core Ophthalmology
Applied Basic Sciences, Examination and Surgical Strategies
Clinical Decision Making, Therapeutics, Avoiding and Managing Complications
Diagnostics and Technologies in Clinical Practice
Acute Ophthalmology, Trauma and Advanced Surgical Techniques
Year 2
Academic modules will explore research and teaching methodology, whilst enabling students to develop the ability to analyse published evidence and enhance their interactive and written clinical communication skills. Students will also have the opportunity to complete an academic research project in Year 2 e.g. Original research or a Systematic Review in a relevant area of work. Following completion of the programme, students are encouraged to seek publication of their study in a peer-reviewed journal.
Students are supported throughout the programme through asynchronous discussions with e-tutors who are all leading clinicians in their field. Students also have access to a large learning resource, including subscriptions to key online books and journals. A written examination (MCQ)) is held in the second year, following completion of core modules.
Ophthalmology 2
Core Academic Activity (Reflective ePortfolio)
Examination (MCQ and EMI)
Specialist Academic Activity (Research Project)
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