Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences

University of Manchester
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Medicine

About this course

The course is aimed at optometrists, ophthalmologists, orthoptists and nurses from the UK and overseas. It is suitable for:

  • individuals who are considering undertaking a research degree in the vision sciences;

  • those interested in professional development;

  • those interested in conducting research as part of their clinical training;

  • ophthalmologists wishing to expand and extend their training into specialist areas;

  • optometrists considering a career in the hospital eye service.

    This course will provide you with a firm grounding in the knowledge needed to pursue a higher degree and to conduct high quality research in ophthalmology, optometry or vision sciences.

    It also gives an opportunity for vision-related professionals to advance their knowledge of the scientific foundations of ophthalmology and vision sciences.

    PhD with integrated master's

    If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health.

    You can also visit this page for examples of projects related to integrated master's courses.

    Deadline date for applications:

    International Applicants – 1st August

    Home Applicants – 1st September

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2211 Generalist medical practitioners
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2212 Specialist medical practitioners
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2259 Other health professionals
    3211 Dispensing opticians

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    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine

    Offered by

    University of Manchester

    Manchester

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