Programme Syllabus
* Please note, the order of core and advanced modules is subject to change
The programme syllabus is divided into three sections: core modules, advanced modules and a research module:
Core Modules
- ocular cell biology: fundamentals of ocular cell biology and the structure and functions of specialised cell types in the eye (PDF 61Kb)
- ocular development in health and disease: a detailed insight into the cellular structure of all the important ocular components, in the context of development and pathology (PDF 78Kb)
- genetics and epidemology of ocular disease: exploring genetic eye disease and how genetic studies can aid our understanding of eye disease biology (PDF 69Kb)
Advanced Modules
- ocular immunology: a broad examination of immunology and disease processes as they relate to the eye (PDF 69Kb)
- introduction to visual neuroscience: a comprehensive review of the nervous system to provide an understanding of neuroscience and the visual system (PDF 64Kb)
- advanced visual neuroscience: visual neuroscience from the level of circuits and systems through to visually guided behaviour, with emphasis on the computations performed by the visual system (PDF 79Kb)
Research Module
- students will complete either a research or informatics project chosen from a wide range of subjects (PDF 65Kb)
All taught modules will be assessed by a variety of coursework, dependent upon each module organiser, except the research project - this will be assessed through a written dissertation and an oral presentation.
Downloads
Download a copy of the programme overview (PDF 106Kb) (To be updated)
Download a copy of the programme timetable (PDF 86Kb) (To be updated)
