Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care (Ophthalmic Nursing)
City University of LondonProgram Overview
The Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care (Ophthalmic Nursing) at City University of London is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care (Ophthalmic Nursing) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Arab Emirates and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Arab Emirates
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care (Ophthalmic Nursing) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis (30 credits)
- Critical Approaches to Advanced Practice (15 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
- Glaucoma (15 credits)
- Vision in the Aged (cataract and AMD) (15 credits)
- Medicines Management (15 credits)
- Diabetic Eye Disease (15 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A first degree (2:1 class or above) or equivalent, in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education. Exceptional applicants without a first degree will be considered, but will usually be required to undertake the Biological Foundations in Clinical Practice and Related Pharmacology module. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview
- A current professional registration with a relevant professional / statutory body or equivalent
- At least two years\' relevant clinical experience as a registered nurse, including one years\' experience within ophthalmic nursing.
- A satisfactory academic reference and a satisfactory clinical reference
Applicants will be able to bring to the programme recent studies (up to 45 credits) taken elsewhere, and thereby be exempted from one or more modules.
For students whose first language is not English, one of the following is also required:
- A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by the University as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia, Canada or the USA
- IELTS: 7.0
- TOEFL (internet based): 107
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 72
- Other evidence of proficiency in the English language, which satisfies the board of studies concerned.
For students whose first language is not English, one of the following is also required:
- A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by the University as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia, Canada or the USA
- IELTS: 7.0
- TOEFL (internet based): 107
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 72
- Other evidence of proficiency in the English language, which satisfies the board of studies concerned.
For students whose first language is not English, one of the following is also required:
- A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by the University as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia, Canada or the USA
- IELTS: 7.0
- TOEFL (internet based): 107
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 72
- Other evidence of proficiency in the English language, which satisfies the board of studies concerned.
For students whose first language is not English, one of the following is also required:
- A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by the University as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia, Canada or the USA
- IELTS: 7.0
- TOEFL (internet based): 107
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 72
- Other evidence of proficiency in the English language, which satisfies the board of studies concerned.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact City University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About City University of London
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University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
