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Primary Care Ophthalmology (Online Learning) at The University of Edinburgh - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

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.

Modules

See the University of Edinburgh website for detailed programme information.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

Fees and funding

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Primary Care Ophthalmology (Online Learning) at The University of Edinburgh - UCAS