Program Overview
The Clinical Ophthalmology at The University of Edinburgh is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 Clinical Ophthalmology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Ophthalmology 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
- Ophthalmology 1
- Core Ophthalmology
- Applied Basic Sciences, Examination and Surgical Strategies
- Clinical Decision Making, Therapeutics, Avoiding and Managing Complications
- Diagnostics and Technologies in Clinical Practice
- Acute Ophthalmology, Trauma and Advanced Surgical Techniques
- Ophthalmology 2
- Core Academic Activity (Reflective ePortfolio)
- Examination (MCQ and EMI)
- Specialist Academic Activity (Research Project)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) recognised by the General Medical Council. You should also be based in a supervised training programme.
UK applicants should have completed initial specialist training (ST 1/2) or core training (CT 1/2) and early intermediate training (ST 3), and will normally be starting their intermediate training (ST 4).
Applicants from outside the UK, and applicants who are not in a recognised training programme, must demonstrate that the course is directly relevant to their ophthalmic surgery training.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-11
- Language English
- Duration 24 months