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Clinical Ophthalmic Practice PG Cert

This programme will allow students to develop an advanced knowledge of eye diseases and treatments through the groundbreaking research underpinning clinical practice. It is delivered by ophthalmologists, researchers and nurses who are at the forefront of ophthalmic research at the IoO and Moorfields Eye Hospital Trust.

Why study the Clinical Ophthalmic Practice PG Cert?

The Clinical Ophthalmic Practice programme has been designed with you as a working professional in mind, you can study when it is convenient as 75% of the course is delivered online with the remaining 25% of the course being delivered face-to-face. In a typical week, you will be expected to engage in online learning and participate in the group activities, develop clinical skills, carry out personal reading and research, which accounts to approximately 12-40 hours a week, depending on your mode of attendance. You will have access to classroom teaching and virtual learning, both individualy as well as through collaborative and cooperative learning approaches, to help you acquire the academic knowledge and skills required for evidence-based practice.

As a graduate of this programme you will have enhanced your employment prospects with employers both in the UK and overseas, as you will have broadened your ophthalmic knowledge and skills and will have a foundation in research. 

Register your interest to study at UCL

Interested in studying the Clinical Ophthalmic Practice PG Cert at UCL? Complete this form to hear about our future information events and news about the programme including when applications open.

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Why study at UCL?

  • You will be taught by Consultant Ophthalmologists based at Moorfields Eye Hospital, ranked as the world's best eye hospital (SCImago Institutions Rankings 2023).
     
  • Our longstanding partnership with Moorfields Eye Hospital represents the largest co-located site for eye research, education and care in the world.
     
  • The UCL Institute of Ophthalmology is ranked the best place in the world to study ophthalmology (CWUR Rankings by Subject 2017).
     
  • UCL is ranked 8th in the world (QS 2022).
     
  • In biomedical and health sciences, UCL is 1st in Europe for papers in the top 5% of their field by citation rate (2015-2018, CWTS Leiden Ranking 2020).
     
  • UCL hosts more UKRI Future Leader Fellowships than any other UK university, with three academics at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology receiving the prestigious fellowships over the last three years.
     
  • As a student you will have access to innovative facilities, connection to a growing network of peers, and support from highly experienced and professional tutors.

Programme overview

This programme will give you the underpinning research and evidence-based knowledge to develop your clinical knowledge base.

This programme is delivered using a blended learning approach. You will have access to face-to-face classroom teaching and virtual learning, both individually as well as through collaborative and cooperative learning approaches, to help you acquire the academic knowledge and skills required for evidence-based practice.

Learn more about this programme below.

Location

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Application information

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding should take note of the funding application deadlines. There is no application fee for this programme.

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

  • why you want to study Clinical Ophthalmic Practice at graduate level
  • why you want to study Clinical Ophthalmic Practice at UCL
  • what particularly attracts you to this programme
  • how your personal, academic and professional background meets the demands of this challenging programme
  • where you would like to go professionally with your degree

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

Apply online here

UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital teaching staff

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Our research expertise

Hear from UCL Institute of Ophthalmology Director, Professor Andrew Dick and Deputy Institute Director/Deputy Director for Research Professor Alison Hardcastle on the ideas behind the research themes at the Institute.

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Modules

All four modules on the programme are compulsory and there are no optional modules.

The modules you study are:

  • OPHT0019 Anatomy and physiology (15 credits)
  • OPHT0020 Research and statistics (15 credits)
  • OPHT0021 Ophthalmic clinical case studies (15 credits)
  • OPHT0022 Clinical care in practice (15 credits)E
Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

Candidates will need to have a professional healthcare qualification (in nursing or an allied healthcare profession) and are required to have at least one year’s ophthalmic experience and must currently be working in the field of ophthalmology.

What our students say

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Taster lecture videos

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Learn more about this programme at a virtual open day webinar.

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Learn more about our commitment to developing your ophthalmic career.

More information for students 

UCL Campus

Your life in London

When you study at UCL, you will join a community with students from more than 150 countries studying in the heart of London, with some of the capital's best attractions within walking distance of the campus. London was voted the world's best student city in 2023 by QS Best Student City Rankings.

You'll find a host of cutting-edge facilities, libraries, and the Student Centre - an dynamic space to study or meet friends. You will also find places to eat and a lively social scene with open lectures, events, and many clubs and societies to join.

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Career and employability support

As a graduate of this programme you will have enhanced your employment prospects with employers both in the UK and overseas, as you will have broadened your ophthalmic knowledge and skills and have a foundation in research. Experience on the programme can be used in applications for ophthalmic nursing roles.

The UCL Careers service is a fantastic place to develop your employability skills and receive dedicated help and advice for your future career.