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Primary Care Ophthalmology (Online Learning) MSc

The University of Edinburgh

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The MSc Primary Care Ophthalmology is a multidisciplinary programme that aims to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence of clinicians working with patients in a variety of ophthalmic settings using up-to-date evidence in a modern teaching environment. The programme is offered by the University of Edinburgh in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd). It has been developed in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) as part of the Scottish Government's directive to empower and enhance the shift of balance of care for cataract, glaucoma, medical retina, emergency and ophthalmic triage from secondary to primary care.Our part-time, fully online programme offers you a range of educational opportunities and provides you with a unique opportunity to have direct contact with students, tutors and experts in ophthalmic practice from across the world to help widen your understanding of ophthalmic practice in a variety of clinical contexts.The programme also aims to support learning for membership and fellowship examinations, thus making the programme attractive to both domestic and international students.

Application deadline

21/08/2026

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£ 5,070per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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