Description
This module looks at a variety of cases of eye conditions with a genetic component, including both common and rare presentations.
The majority of the teaching will be online involving asynchronous e-learning and discussion boards alongside synchronous learning via live lectures. Students will come to Manchester for one day to witness an MDT discussion of a series of clinical cases.
A variety of pre-reading content will be provided to support students from different backgrounds. This could include ophthalmologists who wish to build their knowledge of genomics as well as healthcare professionals outside ophthalmology who have recently studied genomics.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this module you will be able to:
- Explain the molecular basis of ophthalmological diseases.
- Synthesise relevant genomic results, specialist investigations and significant clinical features for patient management in ophthalmology.
- Explain the impact that genomic results may have on the patient and the wider family.
- Critically analyse the utility of genomics in developing novel clinical interventions in ophthalmic disorders.
Funding rules
The Genomics Education Programme offers funding on a modular basis, initially covering 1-4 modules, with the potential for additional funding for the full Master’s degree upon demonstrating satisfactory progress. The maximum amount of funding available to each student is the equivalent of 12 modules (180 credits), to cover the full Master’s degree.
Funding covers course fees only and is limited to NHS healthcare professionals working in England on a permanent contract from the full range of professional backgrounds and groups (such as medicine, nursing, midwifery, healthcare scientists and technologists).
Applicants must have the support of their line manager. Without this, funding cannot be approved, as line manager support is essential to ensure learners are able to apply their knowledge and skills in practice and are supported both operationally and academically. Funding decisions are made jointly with the system to support service development.
Funding is allocated on a modular basis for each financial year and is not guaranteed year on year. Eligibility criteria may also be subject to change annually.
The Genomics Education Programme provides limited funding to the universities listed below. Please check with your preferred university to obtain details of the programme modules and entry criteria. This may include criteria around existing understanding and minimum English language requirements.
For information about how to apply for either CPPD module(s)/postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma/Master’s degree, see the Master’s in Genomic Medicine application process.
