Ophthalmology MSc

About this degree

The Ophthalmology MSc provides an in depth engagement with the study of Ophthalmology in a contemporary clinical and research focused context. It is intended to provide a comprehensive grounding in the principles, approaches and methodologies that inform current practice in the specific clinical sub specialties in this rapidly advancing area. It is intended to provide you with a deeper theoretical and contextual knowledge to allow you to develop your clinical decision making skills in subspecialty areas and plan coherent next steps and further specialist study, research and training in readiness for patient-facing clinical practice and research.

The relationship between the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and the world-leading Moorfields Eye Hospital as partners in delivering the programme, allows you to develop your understanding in the context of the most current research, diagnostic and treatment advancements in the ophthalmic field.

Teaching will be delivered by a mix of clinical experts and hospital based practitioners, alongside faculty staff with internationally positioned research profiles, so study and learning is shaped in an environment that allows you the fullest understanding of the interactions and perspectives of career trajectories in the ophthalmology field.

You will have the opportunity to attend two-weeks of ‘Enhancement Activities’ that will provide you with the opportunity to augment your knowledge by giving you experience of the clinical and practical aspects of Ophthalmology, delivered predominantly face-to-face at Moorfields Eye Hospital/Institute of Ophthalmology in London. Each day there will be an opportunity to meet and examine carefully selected patients happy to share with you their signs and symptoms of both rare and common Ophthalmic conditions. Professors and leaders in their fields in Ophthalmology will deliver keynote lectures, followed by your opportunity for Q&As. Finally we will organise for you to observe surgery being carried out in the operating theatres at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road, London and in addition simulation surgery and wet-lab experience.

The Ophthalmology MSc provides an in depth engagement with the study of Ophthalmology in a contemporary clinical and research-focused context. It is intended to provide a comprehensive grounding in the principles, approaches and methodologies that inform current practice in the specific clinical sub-specialities in this rapidly advancing area.

A UK medical degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard (2:1). A scientific degree in an appropriate allied discipline (such as optometry) or overseas equivalent standard (2:1 or above).

The English language level for this programme is: Level 1

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Graduates will have a substantial knowledge base in respect of common and rare ophthalmic conditions with diagnosis and management paradigms to apply in various contexts in the UK and abroad.