Ophthalmology Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics) MMedSci 36 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Sheffield |TopUniversities

Ophthalmology Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics) MMedSci

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MMedSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Expand your role in providing eye care for children and young people. Take your career as an orthoptist, optometrist or ophthalmic nurse to the next level and become an advanced clinical practitioner.

Enhance your knowledge, skills and experience and become an advanced clinical practitioner in the field of paediatric ophthalmology.

This is the only accredited masters programme in paediatric ophthalmology advanced practice. It is designed for orthoptists, optometrists and ophthalmic nurses working in paediatrics who want to transform their careers and the services they provide. 

The curriculum covers all four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.

You will learn how to diagnose and manage a wide range of paediatric ophthalmic conditions including cerebral visual impairment, blepharitis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Associated Uveitis. You’ll also practice a variety of advanced examination techniques such as retinal imaging, the slit lamp, ophthalmoscopy, icare, and handheld OCT.

Optional modules cover the assessment and management of low vision patients, ocular motility diseases, medical exemptions, and research methods.

Throughout the course, you’ll build confidence as a clinical leader, developing strategies to make complex clinical decisions, educate colleagues and drive positive change within your organisation.

The programme is led by practicing eye care professionals and researchers, who are experienced in supporting mature and distance learners. In your final year, you will work with them on an independent research project, either by collecting and analysing empirical data, or exploring the latest findings on a topic relevant to your practice.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MMedSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Expand your role in providing eye care for children and young people. Take your career as an orthoptist, optometrist or ophthalmic nurse to the next level and become an advanced clinical practitioner.

Enhance your knowledge, skills and experience and become an advanced clinical practitioner in the field of paediatric ophthalmology.

This is the only accredited masters programme in paediatric ophthalmology advanced practice. It is designed for orthoptists, optometrists and ophthalmic nurses working in paediatrics who want to transform their careers and the services they provide. 

The curriculum covers all four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.

You will learn how to diagnose and manage a wide range of paediatric ophthalmic conditions including cerebral visual impairment, blepharitis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Associated Uveitis. You’ll also practice a variety of advanced examination techniques such as retinal imaging, the slit lamp, ophthalmoscopy, icare, and handheld OCT.

Optional modules cover the assessment and management of low vision patients, ocular motility diseases, medical exemptions, and research methods.

Throughout the course, you’ll build confidence as a clinical leader, developing strategies to make complex clinical decisions, educate colleagues and drive positive change within your organisation.

The programme is led by practicing eye care professionals and researchers, who are experienced in supporting mature and distance learners. In your final year, you will work with them on an independent research project, either by collecting and analysing empirical data, or exploring the latest findings on a topic relevant to your practice.

Admission Requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in an eye care-related degree.
We may consider other eye-care related qualifications.
Other requirements A minimum of three years of professional eyecare experience is required.
Local mentor You will need to identify at least one local mentor, either an ophthalmologist or ACP paediatric ophthalmologist, who will agree to help, support and supervise you during the programme. A local mentor handbook for prospective and current mentors is available to download from our website. You will need to complete a local mentor support form and upload this as part of your application.

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