Overview
Careers
Improve your understanding and knowledge of treatment of glaucoma, low vision or medical retina (accredited by the College of Optometrists). You can also choose to learn more about contact lenses, refractive management or genetics of the eye with The University of Manchester's Optometry and Ophthalmology.
Hear from academic and clinically qualified staff at the University and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Glaucoma
- Medical Retina
- Low Vision
- Refractive Management
- Clinical Science Contemporary Contact Lenses
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences Health Informatics View 423 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You must hold a relevant honours first degree (Lower Second or above, or equivalent) from an approved higher education institution or evidence of previous advanced study, research or professional experience that the University accepts as qualifying you for entry.
Tuition Fee
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International
3500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3500 GBP per year during 3 months. -
National
1350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1350 GBP per year during 3 months.
Living costs for Manchester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.