Optometry and Ophthalmology (Advanced Clinical Practice) MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

25,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The UCL Institute of Ophthalmology along with expertise from Moorfields Eye Hospital, one of the leading eye hospitals in the world, will provide you with a rewarding MSc programme in Optometry and Ophthalmology in Advanced Clinical Practice.

This Optometry and Ophthalmology (Advanced Clinical Practice) MSc programme has been developed by practicing clinicians and researchers for multidisciplinary ophthalmic clinicians such as optometrists, orthoptists, and ophthalmic nurses. The structure of the programme is based on the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research that aligns with the written Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) framework in the United Kingdom. This programme is delivered through online learning with the opportunity to attend an optional, in-person practical skills day of your choice. 

The structure of the programme is based on the four main pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP): clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. Modules that are offered to you provide training in the four busiest ophthalmic specialties in the UK and worldwide: Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Ophthalmic Emergencies and Cataract.

There are two routes available to you:

Optometry and Ophthalmology (Advanced Clinical Practice) MSc route

This course entails both the academic content underpinned by the ACP framework and work-based placement/assessments that requires a submission of an e-portfolio. On successful completion of both components, you will gain an MSc in Optometry and Ophthalmology (Advanced Clinical Practice). 

Optometry and Ophthalmology MSc route

This MSc provides only the academic component of the above ACP course and does not include the ACP work-based placement/assessments. On successful completion of this academic course, you will gain an MSc in Optometry and Ophthalmology.

You can read about our Optometry and Ophthalmology MSc route here.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The UCL Institute of Ophthalmology along with expertise from Moorfields Eye Hospital, one of the leading eye hospitals in the world, will provide you with a rewarding MSc programme in Optometry and Ophthalmology in Advanced Clinical Practice.

This Optometry and Ophthalmology (Advanced Clinical Practice) MSc programme has been developed by practicing clinicians and researchers for multidisciplinary ophthalmic clinicians such as optometrists, orthoptists, and ophthalmic nurses. The structure of the programme is based on the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research that aligns with the written Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) framework in the United Kingdom. This programme is delivered through online learning with the opportunity to attend an optional, in-person practical skills day of your choice. 

The structure of the programme is based on the four main pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP): clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. Modules that are offered to you provide training in the four busiest ophthalmic specialties in the UK and worldwide: Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Ophthalmic Emergencies and Cataract.

There are two routes available to you:

Optometry and Ophthalmology (Advanced Clinical Practice) MSc route

This course entails both the academic content underpinned by the ACP framework and work-based placement/assessments that requires a submission of an e-portfolio. On successful completion of both components, you will gain an MSc in Optometry and Ophthalmology (Advanced Clinical Practice). 

Optometry and Ophthalmology MSc route

This MSc provides only the academic component of the above ACP course and does not include the ACP work-based placement/assessments. On successful completion of this academic course, you will gain an MSc in Optometry and Ophthalmology.

You can read about our Optometry and Ophthalmology MSc route here.

Admission Requirements

7+
96+
180+
76+
BSc (Hons) Optometry, Orthoptics, General Nursing (evidence of ophthalmic specialty training is also required for ophthalmic nurses or OPT levels 1 and 2) or an equivalent overseas qualification.

31 Jul 2026
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,600 GBP
International
25,800 GBP

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