Overview

This Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology programme from University of Plymouth supports the postgraduate development of registered ophthalmic professionals to an advanced level of practice in Clinical Ophthalmology.

Key facts:

With a strong clinical focus and alignment to the NHS England Advanced Clinical Practice framework, our future-facing programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology at University of Plymouth prepares optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses to work with a high level of autonomy as part of integrated healthcare teams, in both the primary and secondary care sectors.
Commissioned by Health Education England and informed by national and local consultation with sectors specialists, it is the first programme of its kind in the Southwest.
Emphasis is placed on the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: Education, Leadership and Management, Clinical Practice and Research, equipping clinicians with the confidence to provide professional leadership and supervision in complex situations and use person-centred approaches to manage defined episodes of clinical care independently from beginning to end.
The incorporation of a variety of optional clinical modules offers the exciting opportunity to tailor the learning experience to meet the interest of both the clinician and employer.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Glaucoma

Medical Retina

Acute and Emergency Eye Care

Cataract

Education in Clinical Practice

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Applications can usually be made throughout the year, and are considered until programmes are full.

Language

English

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90

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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59

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants will normally have a relevant first degree, BSc (Hons) at 2:1 or above; or a European first cycle equivalent.
Applicants without a first degree, BSc (Hons) at 2:1 or above may be eligible to apply, if combined with appropriate practice related experience relevant to the programme and following submission of a written critical evaluation of advanced practice marked against the Level 7 criteria.
Certified evidence of an appropriate level of competence in clinical examination of the eye, to include slit lamp examination of the anterior eye, slit lamp biomicroscopy assessment of the optic nerve head and retina and tonometry, will be required where applicable, and where necessary for the successful completion of a chosen clinical module.
All applicants will be interviewed to assess their individual ability to meet the requirements of this programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Citizens or residents

1300 GBP / module

≈ 1300 GBP / module

Additional Details

Per 20 credit module

Tuition for international students is N/A.

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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