Primary Care Ophthalmology (Online Learning) MSc

The University of Edinburgh

Study length This three year, part-time, interprofessional Masters programme in Primary Care Ophthalmology is taught entirely online.

It is offered by the University of Edinburgh in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).

The programme leads to the degree of Master of Science (MSc). There are also exit points at:

• PG Certificate - after one year of study

• PG Diploma - after two years of study

Who is this programme for? This programme provides opportunity if you are a postgraduate or health professional working in secondary and primary care, including in the following roles:

• optometrist

• dispensing optician

• orthoptist

• ophthalmic nurse

• other ophthalmic allied health professional

This programme is also highly relevant if you are a medical or surgical trainee entering specialty training in ophthalmology, or if you are a general medical practitioner with a special interest in ophthalmology.

The programme is designed to be completed alongside an ophthalmic clinical post.

What will I learn?

The MSc is developed in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) as part of the Scottish Government's directive to empower and enhance the shift of balance of care for cataract, glaucoma, medical retina, emergency and ophthalmic triage from secondary to primary care.

You will enhance your knowledge with particular regard to recognition, diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease as you take on extended, shared care and advanced practitioner roles in the management of eye disease as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

The Year 3 MSc research project also serves as an opportunity to conduct applied research in your sub-speciality of interest and to develop an academic career.

Accreditation

The MSc in Primary Care Ophthalmology is accredited by the Royal College of Nursing.

Accredited by RCN (until 11/10/21: awaiting outcome of re-accreditation application).

The MSc in Primary Care Ophthalmology is accredited by The British & Irish Orthoptic Society (April 2021).

Competence

The RCN cannot confirm the competence of any individual practitioner.

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.

Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.

Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.