MSc Health Sciences (Retinal Screening - Diabetes)

Over the last year we have been working closely with Warwick University to help set up a masters degree in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening. It will be running for the first time this academic year. Details of the MSc can be seen below.

The course is aimed to develop the skills and knowledge required to achieve excellent care for people with diabetes.

Who is the MSc for?

It is suitable for qualified healthcare professionals who have been working in:

•  Diabetes for a minimum of two years or

•  Diabetic retinopathy screening for at least one year

Also, the City & Guilds qualification in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening must be completed where appropriate.

Learning Outcomes

Once completed you will have gained:

• Understanding the Epidemiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology and haemodynamics of diabetic retinopathy

• The knowledge of pattern recognition and referral criteria for diabetic retinopathy, with precise advanced ability to interpret and grade retinal photographs and slit lamp/ophthalmoscope results

• The skills in using imaging techniques that can be used for eye investigations, and abilities to judge associated risk assessments and evaluate images produced

• A qualification which is nationally recognised and will improve holders' chance of promotion in the workplace

For more learning outcomes see the Warwick Medical School (WMS) Website

How is the MSc taught?

It is offered part time and can be completed between 2-8 years. Each module is usually taught over five days (Mon-Fri) at WMS. There are two routes available for the MSc:

Core modules:

•  Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal in Health Care

•  Diabetes and Retinopathy

•  Diabetes and the Eye: Other Ocular Diseases

•  Ophthalmic Imaging

For more details on the core modules and for a list of the specialist option modules available visit the WMS website.

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/med/study/cpd/subject_index/diabetes/retin

Other study options

For each module completed you will be awarded 20 Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme (CATS) points. If you do not want to commit to studying a full masters degree you may choose to complete a:

•  a postgraduate certificate in Retinal Screening – Diabetes (2 core modules and 1 option module)

Or

•  a postgraduate diploma in Retinal screening – Diabetes (3 core modules and 3 option modules)

For further information and for how to apply click on the link below

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/med/study/cpd/subject_index/diabetes/retin

Visit the WMS website: www.warwick.ac.uk/wms

Or Email: Mary Nejedly, Course Co-ordinator: m.nejedly@warwick.ac.uk