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Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Science – (M.Sc.)
The University of Manchester
Faculty of Life Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,197 - ≈ € 19,420 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Manchester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Manchester
The MSc course in Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences brings together the research expertise in vision from the School of Biomedicine, the Faculty of Life Sciences and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. It provides students 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.
The course is aimed at optometrists, ophthalmologists, orthoptists and nurses from the UK and overseas. It is considered 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
Contents
Module details The course has 2 different pathways:
The first comprises of 6 taught modules (15 credits each) and a dissertation (90) credits.
The second comprises of 4 taught modules (15 credits each), a literature review (30 credits) and a dissertation (90) credits.
Many of the projects have led to peer-reviewed publications in the ophthalmic literature. Recent titles include:
* Optical coherence tomography measures of the retinal nerve fibre layer
* Development of a model cell assay to investigate the cellular processing of ARB mutant bestrophin-1
* Risk factors for late presentation of patients with primary open angle glaucoma
* Molecular analysis of autosomal recessive retinal dystrophies
* In vivo analysis of the wettability of silicon hydrogel contact lenses
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Entry Requirements
A minimum Upper Second class Honours degree, or its overseas equivalent, in one of the following subjects: Medicine (with postgraduate experience in ophthalmology), Optometry, Orthoptics, Medical Sciences, or other related subjects.
English language:
For MSc applicants whose first language is not English an IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL 577 (paper based), TOEFL 233 (computer based) or TOEFL 90 (internet based) is required as a minimum.
Other international entry requirements:
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For more details see entry requirements from your country.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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