Research Methods (Orthoptics and Ophthalmology) (online)
This module will give eye care professionals a broad understanding of the methods of research the ethics of research practice and of the use of statistics in testing a simple hypothesis in the subject area of vision and strabismus.
Key details
Course lead: Viral Sheth
Course code: HES432
Credits: 30 credits
Start date: 4 March 2027 (spring semester)
Mode of attendance
A short virtual tutorial will be held at the start of the module. Further details will be made available upon application.
Aim
The aim of this module is to give you a broad understanding of the methods of research the ethics of research practice and of the use of statistics in testing a simple hypothesis in the subject area of vision and strabismus.
Content overview
- Introduction
- Literature review
- Hypotheses
- Planning your experiment
- Research governance
- Ethics
- Parametric statistics
- Non-parametric statitistics
- Presenting data
- Writing up
Who can study this module
This module is available to anybody with a relevant qualification in the eye care profession. Currently we have Low Vision nurses, Optometrists and Ophthalmologists studying with us.
Awards
You will receive a certificate of completion once you have successfully completed the module.
This module can also be taken as part of the following courses:
You can combine this module with another from the MMedSci Vision and Strabismus programme to gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Vision and Strabismus (60 credits), or you could combine this with another 90 credits for a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) as long as the credits are gained within a five-year time span.
Fees and funding
The fee for this 30-credit CPD module is £1,896 (2026/2027 entry).
Apply
Find out how to apply for this module on the following webpage: