Ophthalmology and Orthoptics postgraduate taught courses
We offer the only course available specialising in vision and strabismus and taught by distance learning.
We still have space on our individual modules starting in March for: Exemptions (medicines for Orthoptists), Low Vision, Insight into Disease and Research Methods. Don't forget - A £1,000 personal development budget for every allied health professional to support their personal learning and development is also available.
Postgraduate taught courses
Click on the box below for full course information:
Please note: the above link is for the full course only. More information on individual modules and how to apply for them are below.
Don't forget - A £1,000 personal development budget for every allied health professional to support their personal learning and development is also available.
Support for online distance learners
Our vision and strabismus programme is studied via online distance learning, with the addition of online introductory days and tutorials at the start of each year and module, with additional tutorials throughout each semester. As a distance learner, you will benefit from a large range of online learning materials, delivered via our virtual learning environment.
These resources include reading lists, videos, online individual and collaborative activities, other web-based material, and virtual seminars. Distance learners will have a personal tutor and a tutor group to meet with for tutorials.
Individual modules and continuing professional development opportunities
We offer the opportunity to study vision and strabismus modules individually to suit your professional development needs. You can find out more about each unit and key dates by clicking on the below modules.
- Clinical Leadership and Education in Ophthalmology
- Concomitance and Incomitance in Depth
- Eye to Vision
- Exemptions
- Insight into Disease
- Low Vision
- Research Methods
- Stroke
Don't forget - a £1,000 personal development budget for every allied health professional to support their personal learning and development is also available.
Self-funded applicants - The 10% Sheffield Alumni discount is available to self-funding standalone module applicants only.
If you would like to apply for a individual unit/module, please use our application form.
Apply for an individual module
Entry requirements
Anyone with a relevant degree or diploma in Orthoptics, or eye-care related degree or other appropriate eye care qualification may apply (2:1 or higher classifications are preferred).
English language requirements
Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Course schedule
The course will commence with an online introductory day held on Saturday 16 September 2023. Details will be confirmed to offer holders nearer the time. No physical attendance will be required.
For standalone modules commencing in September 2023: For students studying a standalone module such as Exemptions, Eye to Vision, Stroke, or Concomitance & Incomitance in Depth, September 2023, please attend the online introductory day held on Saturday 16 September 2023. Details will be confirmed to offer holders nearer the time. No physical attendance will be required.
For standalone modules commencing in March 2023: All standalone modules with a start date in March 2023 (Low Vision, Exemptions, Insight into Disease & Research Methods) will commence with a virtual introduction, and no physical attendance in Sheffield will be required. Please see the information under your chosen module for the start and end dates of the course.