Dissertation CPD

Overview
What will I learn?
Teaching and Assessment
Recommended Reading
Funding
Leads to...

In order to complete the MSc you must undertake either a research project or a dissertation to obtain experience in a research area relevant to Optometry.

Please note - dates for this module are ongoing.

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Download MSc Clinical Optometry Programme Handbook

Course Information

Start Date	Start Time	Duration	Cost	Course Code	Apply
Thursday 19 May 2011		Contact Postgraduate Admissions for full details. the date of registration until the dissertation has to be submitted	Contact CPD admissions for the latest information	OVM030	Apply Now

Tutor Info

Contact

Dr Michelle L Hennelly
MSc Programme Director
m.hennelly@city.ac.uk

Ms Rita Kaur
Senior Programmes Officer
City University London
School of Health Sciences
Health Building
Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB

020 7040 3934
Rita.kaur.1@city.ac.uk

Eligibility

You should normally be a UK registered optometrist satisfying all legal requirements to be eligible to practise in the UK
You should also be registered with the General Optical Council
Overseas optometrists/ Medical Practitioners will be accepted on an ad hoc basis providing your undergraduate syllabus and clinical responsibilities are similar to those of a UK optometrist/Medical Practitioner.

English Requirements

For those students whose first language is not English one of the following qualifications is also required:

IELTS: 7
TOEFL (internet-based): 100

What will I learn?

The module will enable you to:

Have an in depth knowledge of a vision-related topic
Be critically aware of issues relating to this topic
Be able to access and critically select previously published research in the chosen topic
Analyse research reports and determine unbiased strengths and weaknesses
Show a critical awareness and ability to manage conflicting data
Be able to synthesise, evaluate and critically review academic literature concerning the chosen topic
Demonstrate a critical awareness of available statistical tests
Know how to integrate knowledge gained from previous work into a formal report
Compile the final report (10-15,000 words) evaluating previous research and arguing hypotheses which is succinct, clearly written and which communicates conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in problem solving
Be able to work independently and self-critically
Develop or improve verbal and written presentation skills.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching

Lectures, class exercises, demonstrations/practical sessions and discussions as part of the Research Methods
and Medical Statistics course. You will be given comprehensive notes to facilitate learning.

Directed study informed by individual project supervisor

Assessment

Submission of dissertation assessed taking into account:-

Effort and Initiative:-

(a) Independence / dependence on supervisor
Literature Survey
(a) The extent to which there has been an effort to gain access to original full papers
(b) The correct usage of a referencing system
(c) Critical evaluation of the literature

Presentation:-

(a) Organisation of material
(b) Ability to write grammatical English
(c) Ability to pitch explanations at a level appropriate for a scientific, non-specialist reader
(d) Effective use of diagrams (with a clear indication of the extent of the supervisors contribution)

The verbal presentation will be assessed taking into account:-

(a) The student's ability to pitch the presentation at a level appropriate for a scientific, non-specialist
audience
(b) Appropriate use of teaching aids
(c) Planning and organisation of material
(d) Clarity of objectives
(e) Critical evaluation of the literature
(f) Delivery and pace

Funding

The fees are as follows:-

EU & UK Students: £1,000
International Students: £1,500

If you are being sponsored please ensure that you include a sponsor letter with your application. The sponsor letter should state your name and the module that you are applying for.

Leads To...

Successful completion of 60 PG credits (4 modules) leads to the award of PG Certificate and 120 credits (8 modules) leads to the PG Diploma in Clinical Optometry.
Completion of a total of 120 PG credits plus a research project or dissertation (following completion of the 'Research Methods and Statistics' module) will be required to obtain the MSc.

A certificate is also provided for each module upon successful completion.

City University London is a registered CET provider and has been delivering high quality CET accredited lectures and distance learning material.

All lectures and practical sessions on the 3 day module are eligible for CET credits.
One hour of learning equates to 1 CET credit. For each hour of practical workshop, 2 credits are awarded.

Career Outcome

Application Deadline:

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