Advanced Clinical Optometry (Taught) | Master's degree | Health & Well-Being | Online/Distance | 1 year | University of Ulster | United Kingdom

This fully online course is for working optometrists who wish to further their knowledge, skills and understanding to Master's level. The programme recognises and incorporates Professional Certificates from the College of Optometrists. Modules have been designed with contributions from guest experts from ophthalmology, clinicians from hospital settings and other specialists. Graduates of this course will be equipped with skills to undertake extended clinical roles, promote the development of eye care within their region. They will develop critical thinking skills to evaluate and undertake research, and may go on to further research endeavours including doctoral research training. Self-motivation, independent learning, problem solving and developing and communicating scientific arguments are encouraged through a programme which emphasizes critical thinking. A research project will be undertaken by the student in an area of their choosing with support from an academic supervisor. Our course team have many years experience in teaching optometry and vision science to undergraduate and postgraduate students at Ulster.