Modules

Our postgraduate team have developed more than 20 modules specifically designed to meet the continuing education and training needs of the modern eye care professional.

The majority of this will be delivered via our e-learning system with many modules incorporating practical workshops and tutorials.

There are two semesters in each academic year:

Semester 1 (Autumn semester) - Runs from September to January
Semester 2 (Spring semester) - Runs from January to June

Available modules

Our Postgraduate Taught team can recommend combinations of modules to support personal and professional development in key areas of clinical and optometric practice.

OPT001: Low Vision 1 - Theory

This module provides you with the comprehensive theoretical knowledge to prepare you to provide a high standard of low vision service in the primary care setting.

OPT002: Low Vision 2 - Practical

This module provides you with the practical training to provide a high standard of low vision care for people with visual impairment.

OPT004: Acute Eye Care 1

This module provides you with the theoretical knowledge to provide a high standard of eye care to patients presenting with acute eye conditions in optometric practice.

OPT005: Acute Eye Care 2

This module builds on the knowledge acquired in OPT004 Acute Eyecare in Optometry 1 and aims to enhance your practical skillset and decision-making in acute eye care practice.

OPT006: Paediatric Optometry

This module provides you with comprehensive theoretical knowledge to provide a high standard of eyecare to children of all ages.

OPT008: Study and Research Skills

This module provides you the appreciation of your own learning style and will explain the challenges of distance learning and how to be effective in managing independent studies.

This module provides you with background knowledge and understanding about the pathogenesis and detection of glaucoma and to provide a consistent approach to referral refinement/ repeated measures pathways in community primary care.

OPT010: Glaucoma 1

This module builds on the OPT009 – Glaucoma Foundation to facilitate knowledge, understanding and training in corneal pachymetry plus further experience in visual field and disc evaluation.

OPT031: Glaucoma 2

This module builds on OPT010 – Glaucoma 1, to provide training in the auxiliary techniques that are used to monitor and diagnose ocular hypertension (OHT) and suspect glaucoma.

OPT032: Glaucoma 3 (Advanced)

The aim of this module is to support your achievement of the College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma.

OPT051 - Primary Eye Care Theory

Explore key areas of contemporary clinic practice including standards of practice, professional conduct, communication, record keeping, investigative techniques and binocular vision assessment.

OPT052 - Primary Eye Care Practical

Aimed at providing eye care practitioners with the knowledge to provide a high standard of advanced low vision care.

OPT025: Medical Retina

This course will enable optometrists to refresh and enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in the area of medical retina.

OPT027: Anterior Segment - Clinical Examination and Management

This module aims to provide optometrists with detailed insight into anterior segment examination, imaging, diagnosis and management.

OPT033: Paediatric Optometry - Practical

This module aims to provide you with the practical training to provide a high standard of paediatric eye care to children of all ages.

OPT040 - Contact Lenses

This module aims to improve your knowledge and skills so that you are able to provide an enhanced standard of contact lens care.

OPT042: Medical Retina 2

This module aims to provide you with enhanced knowledge of medical retina conditions, enabling you to work more effectively under supervision in a multi-disciplinary medical retina team

OPT043: Ophthalmic Therapeutic Laser Procedures

This module provides theoretical and introductory practical simulation training in ophthalmic therapeutic laser procedures for eye care practitioners.

OPT060: MSc Research Project

This compulsory module is where you complete a project through advanced study or research.