{"id":15903,"date":"2024-09-04T11:13:18","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T10:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/?page_id=15903"},"modified":"2025-09-30T12:16:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T11:16:14","slug":"msc-investigative-ophthalmology-and-vision-sciences-programme-handbook-2025-26-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/shs\/pg\/division-of-pharmacy-and-optometry\/msc-investigative-ophthalmology-and-vision-sciences-programme-handbook-2025-26-2\/","title":{"rendered":"MSc Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences Programme Handbook 2025\/26"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wps-pgfw-pdf-generate-icon__wrapper-frontend pgfw-icon-display pgfw-icon-display--default\" style=\"--pgfw-icon-justify:flex-end;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15903?action=genpdf&#038;id=15903\" class=\"pgfw-single-pdf-download-button pgfw-single-pdf-download-button--default pgfw-single-pdf-download-button--image-only pgfw-single-pdf-download-button--icon-only\" title=\"Generate PDF\" style=\"--pgfw-icon-width:50px;--pgfw-icon-height:50px;\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Generate PDF\"><span class=\"pgfw-single-pdf-download-button__media\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2023-24\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/PDFico.png\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16655 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/UoM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"80\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY AND VISION SCIENCES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>&amp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>ADVANCED CLINICAL OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>MSc\/PG Diploma\/PG Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>PROGRAMME HANDBOOK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>2025-26<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Division of Pharmacy and Optometry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>School of Health Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-16656 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/Iovs-300x40.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"495\" height=\"66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/Iovs-300x40.png 300w, https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/Iovs-768x103.png 768w, https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/Iovs.png 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduction to MSc\/PG Diploma\/PG Certificate in Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Welcome to the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry at the University of Manchester. The MSc in Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Science\/ Advanced Clinical Optometric Practice \u00a0sits in the Pharmacy and Vision Sciences PGT Consortium in the School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This programme handbook provides details of the University of Manchester Programme leading to the MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences\/Advanced Clinical Optometric Practice. It includes information about the aims and learning outcomes, structure, content, admissions, assessment and programme management. It should be read in conjunction with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com\/sites\/UOM-FBMH-SHS-Student-Information\/SitePages\/2025%20Handbook1.aspx\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">School of Health Sciences Student Handbook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and related University documentation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We hope that your time studying with Manchester will be productive and enjoyable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programme Director:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr Catherine Porter<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:catherine.porter@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">catherine.porter@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3.017 Carys Bannister Building<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Divisional Director of Education<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr Ruth Ledder\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email: Ruth.ledder@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">School Administrative Teams:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Student Hub: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.hub@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.hub@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wellbeing: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Attendance monitoring: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.attendance@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.attendance@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Disability support: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.dc@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.dc@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mitigating Circumstances: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.mitcircs@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.mitcircs@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programmes team: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.programmes@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.programmes@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assessments team: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.assessment@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.assessment@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">General information about the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, staff listings and research interests are contained in this handbook, but more information can be obtained from the following web sites:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health home page:<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University of Manchester home page:<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">http:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communication with Students<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that only Canvas, the University e-learning platform and your allocated student university email address will be used as official communication by University staff. It is your responsibility to ensure that you can access and read email from this source.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students are required to keep the University informed of any change to their personal circumstances such as change of name or address. Changes can be recorded by the student via their own personal online record, accessed via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.manchester.ac.uk\/Default.aspx\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MyManchester<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> portal. It is also essential to inform the Programme Administrator if you do not intend to return to the next session of the course, if, for example, you are moving away.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Section A: Programme Structure<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rationale, General Description, Postgraduate Taught Degree Regulations for Students<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Postgraduate Taught degrees at the University of Manchester are based on the National Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ). This framework requires students to achieve credit at master\u2019s level in order to get an award. For a standard postgraduate taught master\u2019s programme this will normally mean passing 180 credits. A standard Postgraduate Diploma will normally have 120 credits and a Postgraduate Certificate 60 credits. The way in which you study these credits will be defined later in the programme handbook and the programme specification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University sets standards relating to your performance on every unit but also on your progression through the programme. Your programme and course unit specifications will set out the requirements for passing the credit on individual units.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The full PGT Degree Regulations can be accessed at:<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/postgraduate-degree-regulations\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/postgraduate-degree-regulations\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The following guidance should be read in conjunction with the Introduction to the Postgraduate Degree Regulations for Students:<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tlso.manchester.ac.uk\/degree-regulations\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">http:\/\/www.tlso.manchester.ac.uk\/degree-regulations\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Examinations<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Examinations run in the standard University exam period. The University publishes the dates of each examination period two years in advance, please refer to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/discover\/key-dates\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/discover\/key-dates\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please be aware that you may be tested on any topic from within a unit. Do not presume that because a piece of coursework has covered one area of a unit that it will not also appear in the exam. Past papers (where appropriate) are available on Canvas in the Assessment folder for each course unit. Do not assume that exams will take the same format as previous years. Academic staff should not indicate what will\/ will not feature in an exam as this may not be accurate. Staff may have submitted questions that may not, necessarily, appear on the final exam paper. You should presume that anything can appear on the exam paper unless informed officially by the Assessment and Progression Administrator or Programme Directors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monitoring Progress<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For students progressing on to study for the MSc, further information regarding supervision will be in the Dissertation handbook and on the OPTO61262 Dissertation space on Canvas. In order to monitor their progress, students will have regular, scheduled meetings with their dissertation supervisor. Progress forms should be completed at these meetings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programme Management<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Programme Committee will be primarily responsible for monitoring the programme and will report directly to the Pharmacy and Vision Sciences Postgraduate Consortium Committee. This committee in turn reports to the School of Health Sciences PGT Committee. Special responsibility for the programme will be taken by the Programme Director, the Divisional Director of Education Teaching, and the Head of Division. The Programme Committee will, in liaison with the School Postgraduate Committee, take responsibility for programme structure, development and delivery. The Programme Director will be responsible for admissions to the programme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Programme Director, in liaison with the Divisional Lead for Teaching and the Postgraduate Programmes Manager, will be responsible for Quality Assurance for the programme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Responsibilities of the Student<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The responsibilities of the student include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pursuing the programme with a positive commitment, taking full advantage of the resources and facilities offered by the academic environment and, in particular, contact with the staff and fellow students<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ensuring that he\/she is aware of the health and safety regulations and academic rules and regulations and codes of practice of the University<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">successfully completing any training programme arranged within the prescribed time period<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">taking the initiative in raising problems or difficulties, however elementary they may seem, bearing in mind that prompt discussion and resolution of problems can prevent difficulties and disagreements at a later stage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Role and Responsibilities of Unit Leaders<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To develop and update the unit specification in consultation with specialists and programme directors, ensuring a coherent selection of teaching material and assessments to fit with the overall aim of the programme and its specifications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To liaise with programme administrators and the specialists on their unit to ensure that the information on their unit in the programme handbook is accurate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To liaise with programme administrators and specialists to organise examining, marking and student feedback<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To develop and monitor the Canvas e-Learning site for their unit, in liaison with specialists for the sessions in their unit<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To liaise with students concerning queries relating to teaching and assessments for the unit that are not specific to an individual teaching session<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To attend programme meetings and the programme exam board in order to liaise with programme directors and student representatives<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To consider and act upon student feedback, staff feedback, and external examiner feedback, in order to modify the structure, content and processes within their unit, in discussion with the programme team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Role of the External Examiner<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">External Examiners are individuals from another institution or organisation who monitor the assessment processes of the University to ensure fairness and academic standards. They ensure that assessment and examination procedures have been fairly and properly implemented and that decisions have been made after appropriate deliberation. They also ensure that standards of awards and levels of student performance are at least comparable with those in equivalent higher education institutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">External Examiners\u2019 reports relating to this programme will be shared with student representatives at the programme board, where details of any actions carried out by the programme team\/School in response to the External Examiners\u2019 comments will be discussed. Students should contact their student representatives if they require any further information about External Examiners\u2019 reports or the process for considering them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The External Examiner for this programme is: Dr Rebekka Heitmar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Name of Institution: University of Huddersfield<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Position at current Institution: Reader in Optometry and Vision Sciences\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that it is inappropriate for students to make direct contact with External Examiners under any circumstances, in particular with regards to a student\u2019s individual performance in assessments. Other appropriate mechanisms are available for students, including the University\u2019s appeals or complaints procedures and the UMSU Advice Centre. In cases where a student does contact an External Examiner directly, External Examiners have been requested not to respond to direct queries. Instead, External Examiners should report the matter to their School contact who will then contact the student to remind them of the other methods available for students. If students have any queries concerning this, they should contact their Programme Office (or equivalent).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Important information with regards to this course will usually be emailed to you. If you have any queries or concerns at any time during your period of study in Manchester, there is a range of people you can approach. Your Programme Administrator will be your first port of call for general issues. If your Programme Administrator is unable to help you, your query will be passed onto one of the Programme Directors. If all else fails or you wish to raise a confidential matter at Divisional level, you should approach the PGT Consortium Lead \u2013 contact details below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Programme Committee will be primarily responsible for monitoring the programme and will report directly to the Pharmacy and Vision Sciences Postgraduate Consortium Committee. This committee in turn reports to the School of Health Sciences PGT Committee. Special responsibility for the programme will be taken by the Programme Director, the Consortium Lead for Postgraduate Taught Programmes and the Head of Division. The Programme Committee will, in liaison with the School Postgraduate Committee, take responsibility for programme structure, development and delivery. The Programme Director will be responsible for admissions to the programme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Programme Director, in liaison with the Consortium Lead and the Postgraduate Programmes Manager, will be responsible for Quality Assurance for the programme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teaching Staff<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The MSc course draws upon the expertise of a large number of academic and clinically qualified staff. Each module is led by one or two academic staff, but lectures may be delivered by invited guest speakers with specific expertise in that area. In total there are over 30 staff members contributing to the 6 modules (see syllabus for further details).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Name of Unit<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unit Lead<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medical Retina<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prof Tariq Aslam<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><a href=\"mailto:Tariq.aslam@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tariq.aslam@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Refractive Management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr Hema Radhakrishnan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><a href=\"mailto:Hema.Radhakrishnan@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hema.Radhakrishnan@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Low Vision<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prof Christine Dickinson<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><a href=\"mailto:Chris.dickinson@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chris.dickinson@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Glaucoma<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prof Robert Harper<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><a href=\"mailto:Robert.Harper@mft.nhs.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Robert.Harper@mft.nhs.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clinical Science of Contact Lenses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prof Philip Morgan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><a href=\"mailto:Philip.morgan@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Philip.morgan@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dissertation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr Ketan Parmar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><a href=\"mailto:ketan.parmar@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ketan.parmar@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evidence Based Practice<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr Paula Whittaker<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><a href=\"mailto:paula.whittaker@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">paula.whittaker@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fundamentals of Epidemiology<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">Dr Mark Johnson<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><a href=\"mailto:mark.johnson-8@manchester.ac.uk\">mark.johnson-8@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Qualitative Research Methods<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr Christine Greenhalgh<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><a href=\"mailto:christine.greenhalgh@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">christine.greenhalgh@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dementia A Person Centred Approach<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr Simon Burrow<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.manchester.ac.uk\/en\/persons\/simon.burrow\/studentTheses\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Simon.Burrow@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programme Information<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The course, which can lead to the award of an MSc, PG Diploma or PG Certificate, brings together the research expertise of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health and the clinical expertise within Manchester Royal Eye Hospital to provide students with a firm grounding in the knowledge needed to pursue a higher degree and to follow a research\/academic career in ocular health\/vision sciences. It also gives an opportunity for vision related professionals to advance their knowledge on the scientific foundations of ophthalmology and vision sciences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A copy of the Programme Specification is available on the PGT <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canvas Community Space is available at the following link: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/canvas.manchester.ac.uk\/courses\/78009\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">COMMUNITY-SHS-OPTOPGT<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Section B- Course unit specifications<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Information about all course units is given on the following pages. Please also see the information on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/study\/masters\/courses\/list\/08335\/msc-investigative-ophthalmology-and-vision-science\/course-details\/#course-profile\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MSc IOVS website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/study\/masters\/courses\/list\/18940\/msc-advanced-clinical-optometric-practice\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">the MSc ACOP website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Timetable information for the academic year will be uploaded onto Canvas. You can access individual unit timetables and week-by-week lecture information on each unit\u2019s Canvas space. 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Refractive Management<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/study\/masters\/courses\/list\/08335\/msc-investigative-ophthalmology-and-vision-science\/course-details\/OPTO70422#course-unit-details\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/study\/masters\/courses\/list\/08335\/msc-investigative-ophthalmology-and-vision-science\/course-details\/OPTO70422#course-unit-details<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">POPH63121 &#8211; Qualitative Research Methods\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/study\/masters\/courses\/list\/08335\/msc-investigative-ophthalmology-and-vision-science\/course-details\/POPH63121#course-unit-details\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/study\/masters\/courses\/list\/08335\/msc-investigative-ophthalmology-and-vision-science\/course-details\/POPH63121#course-unit-details<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">POPH60991 &#8211; 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