Principles of Therapeutics  CPD

Summary

The emphasis of the Principles of Therapeutics module are as follows:

  • Gross anatomy of the orbit
  • Clinical ocular immunology, microbiology and pharmacology
  • Pathogenesis, clinical features and management of disorders of the anterior eye.

Please note - Open applications accepted at any time as delivered through web-based distance learning.

Course Information

Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply
Tuesday 24 January 2012 The module is delivered via the web using Moodle. Contact Postgraduate Admissions for full details. OVM050 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 practice in the UK
  • You should also be registered with the General Optical Council
  • Overseas optometrists will be accepted on an ad-hoc basis providing your undergraduate syllabus and clinical responsibilities are similar to those of a UK optometrist.

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:

  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy of the orbit and adnexa
  • Demonstrate a general understanding of the principles of immunology, microbiology and pharmacology
  • Provide a detailed explanation of, and differentiate between, anterior ophthalmic conditions and appropriate management
  • Demonstrate a general understanding of the relevant laboratory investigations in ocular disease.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching

Principles of therapeutics is a distance learning web-based text. The Units are fully comprehensive, and include diagrams and figures to facilitate learning.
Questions are set at the end of each chapter to accustom you to the examination format and facilitate learning.

Assessment

The theoretical content of Principles of Therapeutics will be assessed via a two hour written examination using: (i) multiple choice questions (MCQs) and (ii) patient management case scenarios (PMCS).  The overall pass mark is 50%.

The assessment consists of:

MCQs (covering all aspects of the module)
PMCS (which test your ability to analyse clinical results and manage patients appropriately)

Exam Dates

Exam dates for this module are as follows:

Wednesday 26 October 2011 and Wednesday 21 March 2012.

Recommended Reading

Those with * indicate important reference texts.

Anatomy and Physiology

  • Kaufman, P. and Albert, A. (2002) Adlers Physiology of the Eye. 10th ed. London: Elsevier.
  • Oyster, W.C. (1999) The Human Eye, Structure and Function. MA: Sinauer Associates.
  • Standring, S. (ed) (2008) Grays Anatomy - The anatomical basis of clinical practice. 40th ed. London: Elsevier.
  • Microbiology/Immunology Actor, J. (2006) Integrated Immunology and Microbiology. London: Elsevier.
  • Helbert, M. (2006) Flesh and bones of Immunology. London: Elsevier.
  • Male, D., Brostoff, J., Roth, D and Riott, I. (2006) Immunology. 7th ed. London: Elsevier.

Pharmacology

  • Bartlett, J. and Jaanus, S. (2008) Clinical Ocular Pharmacology. 5th ed. New York: Elsevier.*
  • Neal, M. (2005) Medical Pharmacology at a Glance. 5th ed. London: Blackwell.
  • Rang, H., Dale, M., Ritter, J. and Flower, R. (2007) Rang & Dale's Pharmacology. Edinburgh: Churchhill Livingstone.

Ocular Disease

  • Bruce, A. and Loughman, M. (2002) Anterior Eye Disease and Therapeutics A-Z. 1st ed. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann.*
  • Bruce, A., O'Day, J., McKay, D. and Swann, P. (2008) Posterior Eye Disease and Glaucoma A-Z. 1st ed. London:Elsevier.
  • Denniston, A. and Murray, P. (2006) Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology. 1st ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Fraser, S., Riaz, A. and Kon, C. (2001) Eye Know How. London: BMJ Books.
  • Jackson, T. L. (2007) Moorfields Manual of Ophthalmology. London: Mosby.*
  • Kanski, J. (2006) Clinical Ophthalmology, A systematic approach. 5th ed. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann.*
  • Kanski, J. (2008) Clinical diagnosis in Opthalmology. London: Mosby*
  • Stapleton, F. (ed) (2003) Anterior Eye and Therapeutics: Diagnosis and Management. 1st ed. Sydney: Butterworth.

Funding

The fees are as follows:-

EU & UK Students: £730 + £80 exam fee - Total £810
International Students: £1,060 + £80 exam fee - Total £1,140

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:

Download an application form

Contact Admissions (Postgraduate)

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