IOVS Handbook 15

FACULTY OF MEDICAL AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Masters/PG Diploma STUDENT HANDBOOK

2015-16
Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 1
Welcome to the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences Graduate School .................................................................... 1
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND ORGANISATION................................................................................................... 2
MSc Programme Management and Points of Contact ..................................................................................................... 2
Communication ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2015-16 Programme Information ......................................................................................................................... 4
Key Calendar dates............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Semester Dates: ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Student Representation and Feedback............................................................................................................................. 4
Teaching Staff.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Aims................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Objectives.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Course Structure and Credits ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Teaching & Learning Methods .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Teaching & Learning Resources (access to PCs, library, journals etc) .............................................................................. 7
Personal Tutor Arrangements ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Research Seminars/Tutorials/ Journal clubs ..................................................................................................................... 7
Research Projects, Dissertations and Literature Reviews ................................................................................................. 7
Financial Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Monitoring Attendance and Wellbeing of Students ......................................................................................................... 8
Mitigating Circumstances ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Late Submission ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Word Limits ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Academic Malpractice..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Interruptions and Extensions to Programme.................................................................................................................. 10
Academic Appeals and Complaints ................................................................................................................................. 11
Tier 4 Visa Attendance Monitoring Census..................................................................................................................... 11
Postgraduate Taught Degree Regulations For Students (September 2015) ........................................................... 12
Criteria for Awards .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Exit Awards...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Compensation ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Reassessment.................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Programme Exemptions to PGT Degree Regulations ..................................................................................................... 14
Exam Board Meetings and Course Progression .............................................................................................................. 14
Assessment ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
The use of Turnitin .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Extensions for Coursework ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Penalties for Late Submission of coursework ................................................................................................................. 15
Board of Examiners and External Examiner .................................................................................................................... 15
Ratification of Degrees and Awards................................................................................................................................ 16
Publication of Results...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Graduation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Medical and Human Sciences PGT Graduate School Online Skills Training Resource ............................................. 17
Student Support, Help And Advice...................................................................................................................... 18
Student Representation .................................................................................................................................................. 18
University Student Support Services............................................................................................................................... 19
The Graduate Society ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Dissertation And Literature Reviews ................................................................................................................... 20
Choosing the topic for your Diploma Literature Review ................................................................................................ 20
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Presentation of your Dissertation (MSc) and/or Literature Review (Pathway 2 and PG Diploma) ................................ 20
Processes for submission of Dissertation or Literature Reviews .................................................................................... 20
Course Unit Descriptions And Methods Of Assessment ....................................................................................... 21
Research Methods .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Macular Degeneration: Research, Investigations And Clinical Practice ......................................................................... 27
Retinal Vascular Disease ............................................................................................................................................... 29
Glaucoma ........................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Contact Lenses ................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Cornea: Clinical Practice and Current Research .......................................................................................................... 36
Useful Links To University Policies ...................................................................................................................... 39
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences Graduate School
Welcome to your Postgraduate Taught Programme in the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences Graduate School
at the University of Manchester. The University has a worldwide reputation based on high quality teaching and
research, and I am sure that your taught programme will provide a solid foundation for your future career success.
Within the Graduate School, our goal is to create an environment that allows you to excel and reach your full
potential. Offering access to first-class facilities and strong links with regional health-service providers, our
postgraduate taught programmes are designed to meet the diverse needs of all our students. The curriculum of our
taught programmes provides the knowledge and skills you will need in your subject area and all our Masters
programmes include an opportunity to carry out an independent research project on topics spanning all areas of
biomedical research from molecular to experimental biology and clinical medicine. While subject areas cover a broad
range, all our taught programmes have two common aims:
To develop your skills in your chosen field of study
To enhance your knowledge within the field you have chosen. Whether you are a graduate, professional or
have a clinical background, the programmes have been tailored to meet your specific needs.
As a student in the Graduate School you will be expected to take responsibility for your degree, within a supportive
environment that fosters your development and helps prepare you for your future career. This handbook will be a
useful resource as you progress through your taught programme. It provides programme specific information that I
am sure that you will find helpful throughout your study. If however, you have questions or would like some further
advice, please do not hesitate to contact the people listed in this handbook for further information and assistance.
The Graduate School has a Graduate Society and Postgraduate hubs offering opportunities and venues for social and
professional interactions between students and with staff. As a postgraduate student you are a vital member of the
Graduate School, during the year we will be holding events that will bring together people from different schools,
Institutes and programmes allowing you to meet each other and explore your interests across different disciplines.
Keep up to date with events and activities via the Graduate School* website and be sure to come along and support
your Graduate School.
I wish you every success as you embark upon your taught programme, and in your future career.
Professor Phil Padfield

Associate Dean, Postgraduate Taught Education
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND ORGANISATION

The MSc in Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Science is hosted by the Clinical Alliance in the Faculty of Medical
and Human Sciences.
MSc Programme Management and Points of Contact
Important information with regards to this course will usually be emailed to you or posted as a hard copy. 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. Alternatively, you may
wish to contact the Programme Director, Dr Tariq Aslam for specific aspects to do with the course. If all else fails or
you wish to raise a confidential matter at School level, you should approach the Clinical Alliance Lead or the School
Graduate Manager contact details below.
Responsibility for overall management of the Programme lies with the Programme Director. The Programme
Director has assembled a Programme Committee, which meets regularly, to advise on content, structure,
management, student supervision, and regulatory matters such as Programme improvement and refinement. The
Committee has a student representative who is democratically elected by the MSc students to attend meetings.
Issues which you wish to feed back to the MSc Committee can be done by your student representative.
The programme is managed and operated in accordance with the policies, principles, regulations and procedures of
the University of Manchester. The Programme Committee reports and responds to the Clinical Alliance Committee
and the Programme Director is a member of the Clinical Alliance committee as in the following scheme:
Faculty of Medical & Human Sciences

Graduate School Board
Faculty of Medical & Human Sciences

PGT Committee
School of Medicine PGT Council
Clinical Alliance
MSc Investigative Ophthalmology

and Vision Science
Affiliated to Institute of
Human Development
Programme Committee
Points of contact
Programme Directors:
Dr Tariq Aslam
Email: Tariq.Aslam@cmft.nhs.uk
4th Floor, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
Dr Chantal Hillarby
Email: chantal.hillarby@manchester.ac.uk
1st floor, Stopford Building
Clinical Sciences Alliance Lead: Anna Beddow
Email: anna.beddow@manchester.ac.uk
1.96, Simon Building
Associate Dean for Graduate Education: Prof Phil Padfield
Email: philip.v.padfield@manchester.ac.uk
1.810, First Floor, Stopford Building
Programme Administrator: TBC
Email: IOVS@manchester.ac.uk
Tel 0161-306-3411
1.485, First Floor, Stopford Building
School Graduate Manager: Lynsey McVey
Email: lynsey.mcvey@manchester.ac.uk
1.483, First Floor Stopford Building
MSc student rep. To be appointed by students post registration.
Communication
Email communication
Please note that only your official student university email address will be used as official communication by
academic and the School Graduate Administrative staff. It is your responsibility to ensure that you can access and
read email from this source.
2015-16 Programme Information

The course, which can lead to the award of an MSc or Diploma, brings together the research expertise of two
faculties (Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences and the Faculty of Life Sciences) 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.
Key Calendar dates
Welcome Week week commencing 21st September 2015
Semester Dates:
First Semester
Start Date
21st September 2015
End Date
31st January 2016
Christmas Vacation
21st December 2015
17th January 2016
Second Semester
Start Date
1st February 2016
End Date
15th May 2016
Easter Vacation
21st March 2016
10th April 2016
Examination Dates
Semester 1 Exams will be held 18th January 2016 29th January 2016*
Semester 2 Exams will be held 16th May 2016 12th June 2016*
* Dates may be subject to change
Dissertation Submission Dates
2nd September 2016
Submission deadline for MSc Dissertations
Graduation
December 2016
July 2017
Date to be confirmed
Date to be confirmed
Student Representation and Feedback

A few weeks after the beginning of the year, you will be asked to elect your student representative for your
programme. A student representative will be invited to attend the Programme Committee meetings (as
appropriate) throughout the year and should make students views known to the programme team. In
addition, the student representative should report any responses from the programme team back to fellow
students. Action taken as a result of student feedback will be fed back to the students by the programme
team. The quality of teaching on the programme is monitored in part by student feedback. Thus it is very
important that you make your views, good and bad, known. Please let the Programme Director know at any
time if you feel there is a problem with a particular area of the programme.
The Students Union works in partnership with individual Schools and Departments to provide training and support
for Student Representatives throughout their term. Further details of training will be provided for Reps once elected
and information about additional support/activities for Student Representatives can be found on the Students
Union website http://manchesterstudentsunion.com/reps
Teaching Staff
The MSc course draws upon the expertise of a large number of academic and clinically qualified staff. While the
majority have academic appointments within the University of Manchester there are a number of invited guest
lecturers who bring specific expertise which often results in a lively discussion between students, course organisers
and invited guests. In total there are over 30 staff members contributing to the 6 modules (see syllabus for further
details).
Each module on the MSc course is organised by either one or two full time academic staff. These staff and unit coordinators are responsible for the general organisation of each module including its structure, the tutors, setting of
course work and examinations.
Programme Directors
Dr Tariq Aslam
Dr Chantal Hillarby
Tariq.Aslam@cmft.nhs.uk
Chantal.Hillarby@manchester.ac.uk
Course Unit Co-ordinators

Research Methods
Dr Naomi Humber, 2.309 Jean McFarlane Building
Email: Naomi.Humber@manchester.ac.uk
Macular Degeneration: Research, Investigations and Clinical Practice
Mr Sajjad Mahmood, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
Email: Sajjad.Mahmood@cmft.nhs.uk
Dr Tariq Aslam, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
Email: tariq.aslam@manchester.ac.uk
Vascular Disease
Dr Konstantinos Balaskas
Email: Konstantinos.Balaskas@cmft.nhs.uk
Glaucoma
Dr Eleni Nikita
Email: Eleni.Nikita@cmft.nhs.uk
Cornea: Clinical Practice and Current Research
Dr Chantal Hillarby, 1.526 Stopford Building, Tel: 275 5271
Email: Chantal.Hillarby@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Lenses
Dr Philip Morgan, Carys Bannister Building, Tel: 306 4441
Email: Philip.Morgan@manchester.ac.uk
Aims
1. To give students a firm grounding in the knowledge, understanding and skills that they will need to pursue a
higher research degree or to participate in research programmes. It recognises that undergraduate courses do
not always provide these skills and that those considering research programmes can benefit from a period of
structured training;
2. To provide those working within the ophthalmic professions (ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists and
ophthalmic nurses) with an opportunity for professional development;
3. To provide a programme whose curricula are informed by the research strengths of the University of
Manchester and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and which draws upon expertise from a wide range of
disciplines that extends beyond the staff of the two institutions;
4. To continually develop the course in response to a) new developments within the field; and b) feedback from
students;
5. To provide students with academic, career and pastoral support in addition to that provided by the University;
6. To meet a need for researchers who can form a bridge between basic research and applied clinical research.
7. To widen access to eye health and vision sciences research
Objectives
On completion of the course students will have:
1. Obtained the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to follow a research based career;
2. Gained an enhanced and more specialist knowledge in selective areas of ophthalmic research;
3. Experienced interdisciplinary learning and have a wider appreciation of the contributions that different
subjects can make to the discipline;
4. Acquired skills in experimental design, statistics and the use of computers in research;
5. Demonstrated an ability to successfully complete a research project;
6. Learnt how to critically review the literature;
7. Acquired/developed oral and written presentation skills.
Course Structure and Credits
Credits
Course Units
MSc
Pathway 1
MSc
PG Diploma
Pathway 2
(optional units:
choose 2 from 4)
15
15
PG Cert
(optional
units: choose
4 from 6)
15 option
Macular Degeneration: Research,

Investigations and Clinical Practice
15
Research Methods
15
15
15
15 option
Glaucoma
15
15 option
15
15 option
Retinal Vascular Disease
15
15 option
15
15 option
Contact Lenses
15
15 option
15
15 option
Cornea: Clinical Practice and Current

Research
15
15 option
15
15 option
30
30
Literature review (MSc pathway 2 and

PG Diploma only)
Main Project (MSc)
Dissertation
90
90
Total credits for MSc
180
180
Total credits for PG Diploma
120
Total credits for PG Certificate
60
Teaching & Learning Methods

The programme uses a range of different teaching methods. Lectures, tutorials, workshops, practicals, and selfdirected learning will facilitate a more in depth understanding of the major concepts delivered via the compulsory
core course units. Peer review discussions and opportunity for staff-student feedback will be provided during
tutorials. Please see later section for a description of the teaching and learning methods employed in each course
unit.
Teaching & Learning Resources (access to PCs, library, journals etc)
Ophthalmology is housed within the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, which is located on the CMFT site at the
southern end of the University of Manchester campus. Optometry is housed within the Carys Bannister Building. The
two sites are few hundred yards apart.
Computing facilities are available within the large public clusters in easily accessible locations. Students are
automatically registered on the University network when they formally register at the beginning of the programme.
Once registered, they can access a wide range of facilities including e-mail and the Internet.
Personal Tutor Arrangements
You will be allocated a Personal Tutor at the beginning of Semester 1. Your programme administrator will notify you
who your Personal Tutor is. You are encouraged to meet with your personal tutor and/or programme director to
discuss your progress and raise any issues that might affect your performance.
Research Seminars/Tutorials/ Journal clubs
Seminars, often with invited external lecturers, are organised by the Eye & Vision Sciences Research Group
(hema.radhakrishnan@manchester.ac.uk). You should attend these whenever possible. Wednesday afternoon post
graduate teaching sessions are organised by Manchester Royal Eye Hospital throughout term times. These include
case reports, a short lecture and a long lecture often with an external speaker. They are normally held in the main
lecture theatre of the CMFT NHS Trust, Post Graduate Centre (on Oxford Road). The case reports start at 14-00 with
the main lecture at 16-00. All students are encouraged to attend.
Research Projects, Dissertations and Literature Reviews
Choosing the topic for your MSc dissertation (90 credits)
In January students will be given a list of dissertation titles that are available. Each dissertation will have a named
supervisor and students are expected to discuss those they are interested in with supervisors prior to coming to an
agreement with the supervisor on a topic. Once agreement has been reached students should notify the programme
administrator of their dissertation title and supervisor. The final dissertation may be presented as a literature review
followed by a report of the experimental work (which may take the form of a paper suitable for publication).
Guidance for the word count of the dissertation is 10,000 to 15,000 words. Please expect to have marks deducted by
your examiner if you do not remain within this range.
Location
Most dissertations are conducted within the confines of the University and the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.
Students may, however, embark on work outside these confines (e.g. an optometric practice or other hospital). This
is contingent on the acceptance of the research proposal and the approval of suitable external and internal
supervisors by the course director.
Timetable
Full-time students normally start their dissertations in January and are expected to have completed their
introduction and gained any required permissions (ethical reviews, Trust approval) prior to starting their practical
work in May. They then work full time on their dissertation through to September. To enable the Departments to
nominate Examiners and to have these nominations approved by the Postgraduate Panel before the date of
submission, a student is required to give notice to the Programme Administrator of his/her intention to submit a
dissertation. Students will be contacted by the Graduate Office to confirm the process for notice of submission
forms.
Financial Information
Financial Registration
Financial registration must be completed as part of the online registration process before students will be able to
access the online training resources.
Debtors
Students who have outstanding debt at the end of their academic programme will not be permitted to graduate and
will not receive their degree certificate. Students are required to sign a declaration on the Notice of Submission
form stating that they do not owe any money to the university at the time of submitting their dissertation.
Monitoring Attendance and Wellbeing of Students
The programme director and teaching staff will monitor the work and attendance of students on the programme.
This is for your benefit and helps to ensure you are coping with the work. Regular or a pattern of non-attendance
and/or engagement will result in you being contacted by the School to meet with your programme director.
Following this, further action will be taken if there isnt a significant improvement in attendance.
For further information see: Regulation XX Monitoring Attendance and Wellbeing of Students
http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=1895
The University offers a range of advice and support to students experiencing problems with attendance. Further
information can be found in the Crucial Guide:
www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk/crucial-guide/personal-life/. You can also speak to your Programme Director
and/or Personal Advisor.
Unauthorised Absence
Students are not permitted to be absent from their course without the knowledge or prior agreement of their
Programme Director. Unauthorised absence will be treated very seriously.
Absence Due to Ill-Health
The guidelines for non-attendance due to ill health must be followed as described in this handbook. You must notify
the Programme Administrator no later than the first day of absence if you are absent due to illness. A selfcertification form should be submitted to the Programme Administrator if you are absent for between 1-7 days.
Please ask your programme administrator for details on how to access the self-certification form.
Thereafter a medical note should be obtained from your GP or a hospital consultant.
All medical certificates or other documentary evidence explaining absence from tutorials, lectures and examinations
must be submitted to your Programme Administrator within one week of the illness or as soon as possible due to
other circumstances. A failure to submit a medical certificate or other appropriate documentation to explain
absence may result in loss of any claim that mitigating circumstances be taken into consideration when academic
performance is assessed.
Mitigating Circumstances
Mitigation describes the process by which a student may be compensated for poor assessment performance, or
when they are not able to complete an exam/assessment, as a consequence of unforeseen or unpreventable
circumstances.
A student must submit a request for mitigation to their programme administrator, in advance of their assessment
submission deadline or exam. Retrospective mitigation requests will only be considered, if presented at least 2
weeks prior to the exam board and there are compelling reasons as to why the circumstances could not be made
known or presented prior to the assessment submission deadline/exam. (Exam board dates will be circulated by
your programme administrator once confirmed).
Any requests for mitigation will be considered confidentially by a mitigating circumstances panel. The panel will
normally comprise of the Programme Director, a Programme Administrator and a senior member of School staff.
Where a request for mitigation is supported, a recommendation will be made to the exam board for them to decide
on the best course of action for the student.
Students are advised to consult the following guidance, which directs them to seek advice and support before and
whilst submitting a request for mitigation. The University form and guidance for students, is available at:
www.tlso.manchester.ac.uk/map/teachinglearningassessment/assessment/sectioncreachingdecisionsfromassessment/mitigatingcircumstancesguidanceforstudents/
For further information about the process and acceptable grounds for mitigation see: Mitigating Circumstances
Policy & Procedures: http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=4271
A Basic Guide to Mitigating Circumstances can be found here:
Late Submission
Work submitted after the deadline without prior approval shall be subject to the following penalties:
The mark awarded for the piece of work will be reduced by:
10 marks if up to 24 hours late (1 day)
20 marks if up to 48 hours late (2 days)
A zero mark will be awarded if the piece of work is more than 5 days late.
For further information see: Policy on Submission of Work for Summative Assessment on Taught Programmes
http://www.campus.manchester.ac.uk/tlso/map/teachinglearningassessment/assessment/sectionbthepracticeofassessment/policyonsubmissionofworkforsummativeassessment/
Word Limits Penalty for exceeding word limit
Students must adhere to the specified maximum word limit stated. The Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences
penalties for exceeding word limits are:
0-9.9%
10-19.9%
20-29.9%
30-39.9%
40-49.9%
50-59.9%
No penalty
10% penalty
20% penalty
30% penalty
40% penalty
50% penalty
Word limits do not include text in the bibliography/reference list, figure legends and tables and appendices (if
relevant). However, students must ensure that figure legends or text within tables are of an appropriate length and
not used to circumvent the word limit. Students who are found to be doing this will be penalised.
Where these mark reductions result in a fail, the unit will be treated as a failed unit in accordance with the
Universitys Degree Regulations.
Students must state the word length at the top of their assignment and failure to do this will result in the same
penalty as exceeding the word limit being applied.
All coursework should have a word count on the title page.
Academic Malpractice
Academic malpractice is any activity - intentional or otherwise - that is likely to undermine the integrity essential to
scholarship and research. It includes plagiarism, collusion, fabrication or falsification of results, and anything else
that could result in unearned or undeserved credit for those committing it.
Academic malpractice can result from a deliberate act of cheating or may be committed unintentionally. Whether
intended or not, all incidents of academic malpractice will be treated seriously by the University.
The procedures and penalties for dealing with academic malpractice are covered by the same regulation as apply to
Conduct and Discipline of Students (Regulation XVII): http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=6530
You are responsible for ensuring that you understand what academic malpractice is, and how to avoid committing it.
If you are unsure, ask your lecturer or academic adviser.
The Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences training team has developed a module entitled Understanding
Academic Malpractice. This unit should be completed by all postgraduate taught students and will allow you to test
your understanding of what constitutes plagiarism and academic malpractice. The module is part of the PGT
Medical and Human Sciences Graduate School Online Skills Training Resource. You can access the resource via
Blackboard. Log in to My Manchester and click on the Blackboard tab. The online skills training resource will be
listed under the My Communities heading (below your course units). The module should be completed as soon as
possible after you begin your programme, but must be completed before you submit your first piece of academic
writing for assessment.
Guidance for students on plagiarism and other forms of academic malpractice can be found at:
Academic Malpractice: Procedure for the Handling of Cases can be found at:
http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=639
Interruptions and Extensions to Programme
It is the expectation of the University that postgraduate taught students pursue their studies on a continuous basis for
the stipulated duration of their programme. However, it is recognised that students may encounter personal
difficulties or situations which may seriously disrupt or delay their studies. In some cases, an interruption or extension
to your programme of study may be the most sensible option.
Students who wish to interrupt the programme or extend to write up the dissertation should initially discuss their plans
and reasons with the Programme Director.
Students should also provide documentary evidence when appropriate, for example, doctors letter, sick note etc.
An application must be submitted to the Programme Director who will either support or reject the request. The form
will then be submitted for consideration to the School of Medicine Degrees Panel who will make the final decision.
The forms required for formal application are available from your Programme Administrator.
Special Permissions
Details of forms regarding special permissions can be found online.
http://www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk/intranet/admingroups/postgraduate/pgt/pgtforms/
Special permissions forms include:
- Change of mode of attendance application form.
- Change of programme application form.
- Extension to programme application form.
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Interruption application form.

Late submission request form (used for dissertations).
Academic Appeals and Complaints

The University policy on academic appeals (Regulation XIX) can be found online.
The Universitys Student Complaints Procedure can be found online.
If you require any advice or guidance on the Student Complaints Procedure, please contact
Mrs Sally Bray, Head of Academic Services, Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences.
0161 275 1467 or sally.a.bray@manchester.ac.uk
Tier 4 Visa Attendance Monitoring Census
The University operates attendance monitoring census points within the academic year in order to confirm the
attendance of students holding a Tier 4 Student Visa. This is to ensure the University meets the UKVI statutory
requirements as a sponsor of Tier 4 students and its responsibilities in accordance with its Highly Trusted Sponsor
status.
If you are a Tier 4 visa holder, you must attend these attendance monitoring census points, in addition to complying
with the Schools own programme attendance requirements.
When are the census points?
In the 2015/16 academic year, the attendance monitoring census points will be during the following periods:
28 September 9 October 2015
18 29 January 2016
19 May 8 June 2016
15 July 29 July 2016
Please note:
If you are a new student, registration is your first point to confirm your attendance at the University and you will not
be required to attend a further census point in October 2015.
You will receive an e-mail from the School to confirm when and where you should attend to have your attendance
confirmed. You must check your University e-mail account regularly. Failure to check your e-mail account is not a
valid reason to be absent from a census point.
What if a Tier 4 student cannot attend a census point?
If you cannot attend in person due to a valid reason which includes: illness; placement; field studies; on year abroad;
research work; or any other reason connected to your programme of study, you must email your programme
administrator to inform us of your absence and your inability to attend in person. In the case of illness, you must
provide a copy of a medical certificate. If you are in this position you should report in person to the School as soon as
possible after you return to campus.
Students who are recorded as interrupting their studies are not expected to attend during their period of
interruption.
What happens if a student does not attend a census point?
The School must be able to confirm your presence to the UKVI by the end of each census point in the academic year.
If you do not attend a census point when required by your School and you do not provide a valid explanation for
your absence you will be deemed to be not in attendance.
Those students identified as not in attendance will be reported to the UKVI and the University will cease to
sponsor the students Tier 4 visa. The Tier 4 visa will then be curtailed and the student must leave the UK within 60
days
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Further information
For more information on Tier 4 visas: https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa
If you have any concerns about the attendance monitoring census points, or your Tier 4 visa status, please contact
visa@manchester.ac.uk
Postgraduate Taught Degree Regulations For Students (September 2015)
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 masters level in order to get
an award. For a standard postgraduate taught Masters 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.
The University sets standards relating to your performance on every unit but also on your progression through the
programme. The programme and course unit specifications will set out the requirements for passing the credit on
individual units.
Postgraduate Taught Degree Regulations
Please find below the link to the degree regulations:
The following guidance should be read in conjunction with the regulations policy document.
Criteria for Awards
Award of Masters Degree
The award of Master degree is based upon credit accumulation using a pass mark of 50%.
Distinction
Exceptional achievements over the course of the Programme according to the taught masters marking scheme
will be rewarded with the degree of MSc with Distinction.
To obtain a Distinction, students must have:
accrued 180 credits;
have passed all units with no compensations or referrals;
have achieved an overall weighted average of 70% or more across the programme.
Students who have compensated or have been referred in any course units are not eligible for the award of
Distinction. In addition, the dissertation must be submitted by the end of the period of programme, unless there
are significant mitigating circumstances, approved in advance for missing the end of programme deadline.
Merit
To obtain a Merit, students must have accrued 180 credits AND have achieved an overall weighted average of
60% or more across the programme, including any provision made for compensated or referred units.
Pass
To obtain a pass, students must have accrued 180 credits including any provision made for compensated or referred
units.
Award Postgraduate Diploma
To obtain a Postgraduate Diploma award, students must have accrued 120 credits (as specified by the programme)
including any provision made for compensated or referred units.
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Award Postgraduate Certificate

To obtain a Postgraduate Certificate award students must have accrued 60 credits (as specified by the programme)
including any provision made for compensated or referred units.
Unless otherwise specified in the exemptions, the awards of Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate
degree are based upon credit accumulation using a pass mark of 40% for which there is no classification other than
pass/fail.
Exit Awards
Exit awards are available for students who do not satisfy the criteria for the programme they are registered on or
who needs to exit the programme early due to unforeseen circumstances.
To be considered for a PG Diploma (120 credits; exit point) students must have accrued 120 credits across the
programme.
To be considered for a PG Certificate (60 credits; exit) students must have accrued 60 credits across the programme.
Please note the pass mark for course units making up the Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate exit awards is 40%.
Compensation
MSc Degree
Students may be awarded compensated credit if they receive fail marks in the range 40-49% in no more than 30
credits in the taught component.
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
The combined total number of credits compensated and referred cannot exceed half the taught credits.
Compensated credit retains the original failed mark for the course unit and this is used in the weighted average for
the calculation of the final classification/award.
Reassessment
Where the overall unit mark is below the compensation zone (40% for Masters and 30% for Postgraduate
Diploma/Certificate) OR the number of compensatable fails (30 credits for Masters/Diploma and 15 credits for
Postgraduate Certificate) has been exceeded, reassessment may be taken.
Reassessment as a result of a fail is known as a Referral. Reassessment as a result of approved and verified
mitigating circumstances is known as Deferral and may be permitted where students are reassessed as a first
attempt, for which no penalty applies.
Students may be referred in up to half of the total taught credits. The combined total number of credits referred and
compensated cannot exceed half the taught credits. Decisions with regard to which components should be
reassessed are made by the Examination Board. When a student is referred they will normally be permitted to
retake the assessment/exam on one further occasion.
At the recommendation of the Board of Examiners, students will normally be allowed one resubmission of a failed
dissertation or project and this will normally be within four months of the date of the publication of the result. The
Board of Examiners, in agreement with the External Examiner may, exceptionally, decide not to allow resubmission.
The pass mark for a reassessment is the same as the first attempt (i.e. 50% for masters and 40% for Postgraduate
Diploma/Certificate).When a reassessment is passed, the mark is capped at the lowest compensatable fail mark (i.e.
40R for Masters and 30R for Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate), unless the previous mark was within the
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compensation zone, in which case the original mark will stand with a suffix R. This mark is used in the weighted
average/total mark for the final award. The capped mark is applied to the whole unit and not the failed component.
Referrals may also be compensated providing the number of quota of compensations has not been exceeded. When
a students referral mark is in the compensation zone (and the student/unit is eligible for compensation), the
students mark will be capped at the lowest compensatable fail mark (i.e. 40R for Masters and 30R for Postgraduate
Diploma/Certificate).
Programme Exemptions to PGT Degree Regulations
The programme does not have any exemptions.
Exam Board Meetings and Course Progression
An examination board will be held to consider your Semester 1 results. If you have scored below 50% on any course
units in Semester 1, then you may be required to meet with the programme director to discuss your progress and
whether you require any additional support.
An examination board will be held in Semester 2, to consider all of your taught unit marks. To remain on the Masters
pathway students must have passed all taught units at Masters level (including any units passed by compensation or
referral, within the referral/compensation allowance defined in the Postgraduate taught degree regulations).
Students who are not eligible to continue on the Masters pathway may be transferred to the Postgraduate Diploma
pathway and will complete a 30 credit literature review.
An exam board will be held in November to consider the dissertations and to approve the final degree
recommendations.
Assessment
Students will be assessed within the framework of the University regulations according to the requirements and
criteria laid out in this handbook. All coursework must be submitted to the appropriate Unit Co-ordinator in the
format requested.
The University Ordinances and Regulations for postgraduate taught degrees can be found at:
The following are regulations relating specifically to the assessment and progression of Investigative Ophthalmology
and Vision Science students:
Marking of Examination Scripts
Examination scripts will be marked by two members of staff.
Dissertations/Projects (MSc) and Literature Reviews (PG Dip)
Dissertations/projects (MSc) and Literature reviews (PG Dip) will be examined by two internal examiners, with the
External Examiner acting as moderator.
Policy on Submission of Work for Summative Assessment on Taught Programmes
A copy of the policy on submission of work for summative assessment on Taught Programmes is available online.
This includes guidance on penalties applied for late submission of coursework and the final dissertation.
Policy on feedback to Postgraduate students
A copy of the policy on feedback to postgraduate taught students is available online.
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The use of Turnitin

The University uses electronic systems for the purposes of detecting plagiarism and other forms of academic
malpractice and for marking. Such systems include TurnitinUK, the plagiarism detection service used by the
University.
As part of the formative and/or summative assessment process, you may be asked to submit electronic versions of
your work to TurnitinUK and/or other electronic systems used by the University (this requirement may be in addition
to a requirement to submit a paper copy of your work). If you are asked to do this, you must do so within the
required timescales.
The School also reserves the right to submit work handed in by you for formative or summative assessment to
TurnitinUK and/or other electronic systems used by the University.
Please note that when work is submitted to the relevant electronic systems, it may be copied and then stored in a
database to allow appropriate checks to be made
All typed summative assessment, including dissertations, should be submitted online and subjected to plagiarism
detection software
Extensions for Coursework
Requests for extensions to coursework (except for dissertation), should be submitted to the Programme
Administrator at least one week prior to the coursework deadline. Students will be required to submit a mitigating
circumstances form and appropriate evidence to the Programme Administrator for consideration.
Where approved mitigating circumstances apply, deadlines will be extended as indicated in the Policy on Mitigating
Circumstances. An application for an extension that is submitted after the coursework deadline will not be
considered without a credible and compelling explanation as to why it could not have been submitted beforehand.
Mitigating circumstances will not result in the change of any marks, unless penalties for late submission are waived
for an assignment that has already been marked.
Penalties for Late Submission of coursework
Work submitted after the deadline without prior approval shall be subject to the following penalties:
The mark awarded for the piece of work will be reduced by:
10 marks if up to 24 hours late (1 day)
A zero mark will be awarded if the piece of work is more than 5 days late.
For further information see: Policy on Submission of Work for Summative Assessment on Taught Programmes
Board of Examiners and External Examiner
A Board of Examiners, which includes the external examiner, course director, and unit organisers, considers the
results of examinations. The external examiner has access to all assessed work submitted by students and will be
involved in all assessment procedures.
The Board of Examiners determines performance in a unit and they may exercise discretion in determining passes or
failures, taking into account any factors that they feel are relevant. When each individual unit has been assessed,
students will be told how they have performed on that unit, and their overall performance.
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The role of the External Examiners

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.
External Examiners reports
External Examiners reports relating to this programme will be shared with student representatives at the
programme committee, where details of any actions carried out by the programme team/School in response to the
External Examiners comments will be discussed. Students should contact their student representatives if they
require any further information about External Examiners reports or the process for considering them.
External Examiner Details
The External Examiner for this programme is Michel Michaelides who is a Clinical Senior Lecturer and is based at UCL
Institute of Ophthalmology, London.
Please note that this is for information only and it is inappropriate for students to make direct contact with External
Examiners under any circumstances, in particular with regards to a students individual performance in assessments.
Other appropriate mechanisms are available for students, including the Universitys 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 will then
report the matter to the School 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 Administrator.
Ratification of Degrees and Awards
Following examination and receipt of the examiners reports, a students degree or award will be approved by the
Exam Board taking into account moderation by the external examiner where appropriate.
Publication of Results
Candidates will be notified of their results from the School Graduate Office as soon as possible after the final
meeting of the Exam Board. Names of successful candidates and their degree title will be entered into the student
records system. Candidates will then be invited to graduate at the next available opportunity.
Conditions for Publication of Results
Candidates will only receive their official degree result (and therefore be eligible to graduate and receive their
degree certificate) once:
Suitably bound copies of their dissertation have been received.

and
Students who owe money to the University have cleared their debt in advance.
Graduation
If you have no corrections to your dissertation, you can normally expect to graduate in December following the final
examination board results. However, it is important to remember that you will need to submit your corrected and
bound dissertations to the School Graduate Office before your result can be published. Occasionally, the
examination process can be delayed for one reason or another. In certain cases, December graduation may not be
possible, in which case students may have to graduate at the next ceremony in July.
Degree ceremonies are held in December and July each year and these are organised by the Student Services Centre.
You will receive information about the graduation ceremony at the time that your degree result is notified to you.
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When students receive written confirmation of their results, this is confirmation that they have been awarded the
degree and that they are eligible to attend the ceremony.
Degree Certificates
Degree certificates are issued at the degree ceremony.
You should inform the Student Services Centre if you choose not to attend the graduation ceremony, in which case
your degree certificate will be posted to you.
Please keep the School Graduate Office informed of any change to the contact details that you provided on your
Notice of Submission form. You can also update your address via Campus Solutions self service function.
Medical and Human Sciences PGT Graduate School Online Skills Training Resource
Skills units and other teaching resources developed for the Faculty Graduate School
The Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences Graduate School has developed a skills training resource to support you
through your postgraduate taught programme. This online material should supplement the assessed learning
material and activities undertaken in your taught programme.
Accessing the online skills resource
You can access Blackboard through the My Manchester portal (http://my.manchester.ac.uk). The skills training
resource is available in an academic community space available to all registered PGT students in the Faculty through
Blackboard.
If you cannot see these units in your Blackboard please contact your Programme Administrator.
A short introduction to Blackboard for new students. The recording is hosted in two places: the VLS and on
YouTube:
https://stream.manchester.ac.uk/Play.aspx?VideoId=30453
https://youtu.be/47pA877MKJg
The recording is just over seven minutes long and covers most of the commonly used tools in Blackboard.
Content
Full details of all these resources can be found in the introduction to each unit. These resources have been designed
to give you formative feedback on your progress through them. If you experience any problems and would like to
talk to someone please contact your Programme Director. If you have questions about referencing and how it
applies to your own work, please contact your Programme Director or dissertation supervisor/module lead.
Academic Writing
Understanding Academic
Malpractice
This is an excellent resource that supports you to write your

assignments and dissertation. It is split into units that focus on
key areas that previous students have found difficult and aims
to enhance your academic writing style.
Good academic writing is underpinned by evidence, and this
must be correctly referenced. This resource explains good
referencing practice and also enables you to test your
understanding of the Universitys plagiarism policy.
The Academic malpractice driving test should be completed as
soon as possible after you begin your programme, but must be
completed before you submit your first piece of academic
writing for assessment.
Research Methods*
This course is spilt into 3 units that cover introductions to study

design, statistics and dissertation skills. It has a number of online
quizzes where you can test your knowledge.
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Statistics*
Presentation Skills
Qualitative Research Methods*

SPSS*
Intellectual Property Awareness

Resource
The course provides a valuable foundation for understanding

and interpreting biostatistics. It aims to provide you with the
fundamentals of quantitative analysis.
This short interactive unit is designed to help you to enhance
your presentation skills. Regardless of whether you are
presenting in public, preparing for conferences, an oral
examination or more informal settings this unit will give you the
tops tips to improve your delivery.
This unit has been designed to give you an introduction to
Qualitative Research.
This is an introduction to statistics, using SPSS, a popular and
comprehensive data analysis software package containing a
multitude of features designed to facilitate the execution of a
wide range of statistical analyses.
This Intellectual Property (IP) awareness resource has been
created in order to improve your understanding of IP. Topics
include: Types of intellectual property Copyright and IP
clearance University policy on IP IP commercialisation IP in
research or consultancy IP issues to be aware when dealing
with academic materials
* NOTE: the material in this online resource is for reference and formative learning purposes only. In some of your
taught programme you may be required to undertake assessed course units for Research Methods, Qualitative
Research or Statistics. If your programme involves taught units then you should refer to the Blackboard material
relating to that course unit. Please contact your Programme Administrator if you are unsure which material relates
to your assessed work. You will still be able to refer to the online skills resource in later years.
University Health and Safety Unit MEDN67810
As part of the Universitys responsibility to help keep you safe and well during your studies, you will need complete a
short online health and safety course.
This short course provides you with basic information about how health and safety is managed on campus, and also
includes some simple tests to assess your learning outcomes. It will take you approximately 1 hour to complete.
You will be enrolled automatically on the Health and Safety course unit, which is delivered through Blackboard (the
University e-learning system). You must complete the course and obtain a pass by 31 October 2015.
Student Support, Help And Advice
Student Representation
A postgraduate representative is elected for each cohort to attend the Programme Committee. Student
representation on this panel is extremely important as it helps to inform direction of future developments that will
benefit all the students on the programme/in the School. Feedback on any aspect of your experience as a
postgraduate student is also welcome, either as an individual or as a group.
The following provides a guide for sources of help and contact points for advice should you have any academic or
personal concerns during your course of study.
Programme Director: If you have any concerns regarding your course, your Programme Director should be your first
point of contact.
Deputy Senior Tutor: If you wish to raise a confidential or non-academic matter, you should contact the Deputy
Senior Tutor who will act independently to offer advice, in confidence, or direct you to the most appropriate person
for help. Anything that you wish to discuss will always be treated in STRICTEST CONFIDENCE and will NOT be
discussed with any other individuals without your permission.
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Confidential advice can also be obtained via the University Student Support and Services Office
(http://www.campus.manchester.ac.uk/studentsupportandservices/
Programme Administrators Office: This should be your first port of call for any general information. The Programme
Administrator is based in Room1.485, First Floor, Stopford Building.
University Student Support Services
Listed below are some of the key central support numbers you might need during your time at the University of
Manchester:
Accommodation Office
Careers Service
Student Services Centre
International Students Welfare Officer
International Office (General Enquiries)
The University of Manchester Library
Student Health Service
Students Union
The University Language Centre
275 2888
275 2828
275 5000
275 5000
275 2196
275 3751
275 2858
275 2930
275 3426
Conduct and Discipline of Students (Regulations XVII)

A copy of the conduct and discipline of students (Regulations XVII) is available online.
Student Charter
A copy of the Student Charter is available online:
http://www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk/enhancing-my-experience/charter/
The Graduate Society
The Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences Graduate Society (FMHSGS) was formed in October 2012 by
postgraduates, for postgraduates. Our mission is to act as a resource for postgraduate students within the Faculty by
organising opportunities for social, scientific and professional interactions. We work to provide a structure, through
which an integrated, Faculty-wide network of postgraduate students can be established. We aim to do this by
working towards three overarching goals:
1. To organise high quality, academically orientated events, such as our Lightning Lecture series and the
Postgraduate Research showcase, a one day conference event showcasing research from across the
Faculty and much more.
2. To organise social events that facilitate interactions across Schools and Institutes and work to develop an
ever-greater community atmosphere within the Faculty, e.g. our MHS Pub Quizzes and Welcome Events
for new students.
3. To organise opportunities for postgraduates within the Faculty to engage the public about science,
including the Elevator Pitch event we carry out with the Graduate School to travel to nearby schools and
discuss postgraduates science.
Graduate Society Contacts:
Adam Featherstone, Chair (adam.featherstone@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk)
Amy McCarthy, Treasurer (Amy.McCarthy@cruk.manchester.ac.uk)
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Dissertation And Literature Reviews

Choosing the topic for your Diploma Literature Review
Students following pathway 2 will select a title for their literature review following discussions with their dissertation
supervisor. This review will be supervised by their dissertation supervisor.
Students undertaking a Literature Review as part of a Diploma should consult the Programme Director for a suitable
topic/supervisor.
The literature report will account for 30 credits
Presentation of your Dissertation (MSc) and/or Literature Review (Pathway 2 and PG Diploma)
The final report will be presented as a bound dissertation. Your submitted dissertation/review must comply fully
with University Regulations.
Guidelines for the presentation of your dissertation/review are available from:
You should refer to the guidance on presentation and layout BEFORE binding your dissertation
Processes for submission of Dissertation or Literature Reviews
Notice of Submission Form
Six weeks before your final dissertation/review is due you are required to give Notice of Submission by completing
a Notice of Submission form. The School Graduate Office will provide access to the Notice of Submission form for
you to complete. Notice to submit instructs the School to contact your Programme Director in order to nominate
two internal examiners.
Submission and deadline date
You will be expected to submit your dissertation/review by 9th September 2016. The dissertation/review must be
submitted before the end of the programme in order for a student to be considered eligible for the award of
distinction or merit.
Two paper copies of your dissertation/review must be submitted to your Programme Administrator Room 1.485,
First Floor, Stopford Building, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT
You will also need to submit an electronic copy of your dissertation/review. Your programme administrator will
advise you on how to submit your electronic copy.
Examination of the Dissertation (MSc) or Literature Review (PG Diploma)
Research dissertations and literature reviews submitted by taught Masters/PG Diploma students in the Faculty of
Medical and Human Sciences are examined by two independent internal examiners. The first is normally the
supervisor; the second is a member of staff who has no connection with the work. The programme external
examiner moderates all the dissertations/reviews submitted, after they have been independently marked.
After submission dissertations/reviews will be sent to the internal examiners for marking. After marking the
examiners will return the dissertations/reviews and their marking/report forms to the Programme Administrator.
These will then be sent to the External Examiner for his/her moderation in advance of the Examination Board
Meeting which takes place in November. The recommendation of the examiners will be ratified by the Faculty so
that successful students are able to graduate in December.
The External Examiner will ensure that the marking is fair and accurate and will advise at the Final Examiners
Meeting. At this meeting, the progress of each student is discussed with members of staff and supervisors.
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Dissertation/review marks are combined with the marks for the taught elements of the course to provide a final
weighted average percentage score.
Course Unit Descriptions And Methods Of Assessment
The timetable information contained within this handbook is provisional and subject to change. Please also refer
to individual course units in Blackboard for updated timetables throughout the academic year.
Research Methods
(MEDN 69910)
Course Unit Coordinator: Rachel Cowen rachel.cowen@manchester.ac.uk
Course Unit Administrator: Christie Finegan christie.finegan@manchester.ac.uk
Introduction to the Course Unit
The Research Methods Course Unit is either a 0 or 15 credit, (please refer to programme summary), interactive
blended learning unit which will give you a comprehensive introduction to key information and skills required
for the design, execution, interpretation and dissemination of medical, scientific and clinically-related research.
The research methods course is an integral part of your research experience whilst undertaking your degree. It
will help you produce a high quality dissertation and provide you with the strongest grounding possible to carry
out successful research, whether in academia, industry or a medically-aligned profession.
The unit is a blended combination of lectures, workshops and on-line material designed to cover topics relating
to critical analysis of scientific/medical research literature, information management, study design, basic
statistical analysis, research integrity, research presentation skills, scientific writing and publishing skills.
Aims of the Course Unit
This unit aims to prepare you for postgraduate research. Specifically it will:
This unit aims to prepare you for postgraduate research. Specifically it will:
Introduce you to the skills and knowledge required to critically design, effectively implement, ethically
conduct and knowledgeably interpret research in medical, scientific and clinically related sciences.
Provide you with life-long critical appraisal skills that you will be able to apply to any research evidence that
comes before you.
Develop your competence in key transferable skills, particularly written and oral communication of research
and time and project management in the research setting.
Organisation and Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) of the Course Unit

The unit will begin with 5 taught introductory sessions run by the Faculty Graduate Training Team covering:
Unit Overview and How to Ensure Research Ethics/Integrity
ILOs:
To be able to use blackboard and maximise your research methods knowledge/learning using the
research methods online resources.
To fully understand how you will be assessed and what it takes to successfully complete the unit.
To understand the importance of research integrity and how to avoid plagiarism, fraud, and misconduct
To raise awareness of the research governance framework that underpins robust, ethical research and
consider case studies when research has gone wrong.
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Introduction to Statistics
ILOs:
To be able to appropriately describe and present quantitative data.
To understand the principles underlying hypothesis testing, sampling, estimation and confidence intervals.
To be able to carry out statistical analyses using statistical software.
Research Study Design
ILOs:
To understand the basic principles of project and time management.
To be able to apply project planning tools to establish and execute a successful research study with
maximum research impact.
Dissertation Skills
ILOs:
To be able to critically analyse a research paper and prepare a well-structured research abstract.
To understand the principles of effective academic writing.
To be able to produce a high quality dissertation.
Research Communication Skills
ILOs:
To understand how to effectively communicate your research ideas and findings to a wide audience.
To be able to produce an effective research poster with high visual impact.
To be able to confidently deliver a research presentation and defend/field questions.
Timetable - Taught Introductory Sessions. All sessions will run from 9.30am-1pm
Session
Date
Delivered by
Room allocated
Unit Overview and
Research
Ethics/Integrity
Mon 5th Oct
Dissertation Skills
Tues 6th Oct
Judy Williams
Research Study Design
Wed 7th Oct
Rachel Cowen
Research
Communication Skills
Thurs 8th Oct
Rachel Cowen
Introduction to
Statistics
Fri 9th Oct
Judy Williams
Sackville K003
Sackville K003
Sackville Entrance Hall

Richard Emsley
The unit will then run on-line in Blackboard. All of the face to face material including session slides will be
available through blackboard. There will be a blackboard discussion board to support the summative
assessment aspects of the unit and there may also be some in-programme taught consolidation sessions.
Information will remain available in Blackboard for the whole academic year.
The Research Methods Online blackboard material is structured into 3 sections and includes multiple choice
questions (MCQs) to formatively assess your learning from the face to face training and online research
methods resources:
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Research Methods Online includes:

1. Study Design
Protocol design - the principals involved in the research process including research protocol development,
data collection/management, work scheduling, resources/budgeting, ethics/safety with MCQ selfassessment (formative).
Epidemiology - key concepts and epidemiological study design with MCQ self-assessment (formative).
Ethics the ethical and legal framework governing research and how to obtain ethical approval for your
research.
Evidence based practice the elements of good evidence based practice and its role in effective healthcare
delivery.
Good clinical practice the principles of clinical research practice including protocol development, gaining
approval, conducting a trial and safety reporting.
2. Statistical Analysis
Further key concepts Applying the appropriate statistical technique (including correlation and linear
regression, logistic regression, survival analysis and diagnostic testing) to solve important problems in clinical
or clinically related research.
3. Dissertation Skills
Library skills key bibliographic databases and how to carry out focused searches with MCQ selfassessment (formative).
Academic Writing, referencing and plagiarism writing style development for your assignment and
dissertation including critical reading, academic writing style, structure, word choice and grammar.
Critical appraisal key concepts, appraising different study designs and assessing quality in research - with a
self-assessed on-line critical appraisal exercise (formative).
Guidelines and Assessment of the course unit
Formative assessment of the unit
Students are required to complete 3 self-assessment MCQs for library skills, study design and epidemiology and
a self-assessment critical appraisal on Blackboard. Clear guidelines are provided for completion of each
assessment on blackboard. Completion will be monitored and should by 4pm on Friday 30th October.
Summative assessment of the unit
Written abstract assessment: A journal paper will be given to you with the original abstract removed.
You will be asked to produce a 250 word abstract based on the paper.
Written ethics, fraud and plagiarism assessment: Students will be asked to produce a written piece of
work, of 1000 words, focusing on the ethical implications highlighted in one of the case studies
provided.
Statistical assessment: You will be asked to complete a series of multiple-choice questions under exam
conditions covering some basics of statistical theory and analysis using the statistical techniques
covered in the course unit.
Timetable for submission and completion of assessments
Assessment task
Length
Abstract writing assignment

Self-assessment MCQs for:
- Library skills
- Study design
- Epidemiology
250 words
Submission/
completion Weighting within
date
unit
nd
4pm on Thursday 22 Oct Summative (34%)
1 hour per topic 4pm on Friday 30th Oct
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Formative
Self-assessment online critical

1.5 hours
appraisal exercise
4pm on Friday 30th Oct
Formative
Ethics assignment
1000 words
4pm on Thursday 29th Oct
Summative (33%)
On-line MCQ
under exam
conditions
Friday 6th November

Venue: Simon Building
Computer Cluster
Summative (33%)
Statistical assignment
Credit rating
The total credit rating for this module is 15 credits
Abstract Writing Assignment - Detailed guidelines and assessment
You are required to write a maximum 250 word abstract based on the manuscript you have been given. The
abstract should introduce the topic, present the aims of the project, indicate the nature and scope of the
experiments performed and point out the major findings and conclusions. The abstract should be selfexplanatory, without the need to refer to the main paper. It should not contain references or Figures and Tables
and should avoid abbreviations. It may contain sub-headings i.e. Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results,
and Conclusions.
Your student ID number should be at the top of the page and word count should be at the bottom of the page.
Deadline for submitting assignment
Abstracts should be submitted as a word or pdf document with your ID number in the file name via the
Blackboard assignment post box by 4pm on Thursday 22nd October. The Programme Administrator will
distribute the assignments to the assessors for marking and second marking against the marking criteria. The
marks and feedback shall be returned to you in blackboard within 15 working days from submission.
Ethics Assignment - detailed guidelines and assessment
The ethics written assignment should be based on your general understanding of ethics and also analysis of a
case study you will have been provided with by your programme. The assignment should be no longer than
1000 words and should not contain Figures or Tables. References should be used but will not be included within
the word count. It is important that it comprises of a logical series of arguments and statements, describing the
importance and relevance of ethics in a broader context. The assignment should initially address the following 2
questions:
1) What does ethics mean in a broad context? (No more than 250 words)
2) Why do people require ethical approval to undertake research? (No more than 250 words)
The second part of the reflective piece should focus on the case study and address the following 2 questions (in
no more than 500 words):
3) From examination of the case study, analyse what has gone wrong and why?
4) What may be the consequences of the violation including how it may affect progress in the field and possible
changes in policy?
The assignment should indicate at the top of the page your student ID number and a word count at the end.
Deadline for Submitting Assignment
The assignment should be submitted as a word or pdf document attachment with your ID number in the file
name via the Blackboard assignment post box by 4pm Thursday 29th October The Programme Administrator
will distribute the assignments to the assessors for marking and second marking against the marking criteria.
The marks and feedback will be returned to you within 15 working days.
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Statistical Assignment - detailed guidelines and assessment

The statistical assignment will be based on a series of on-line multiple choice questions (MCQs) and will assess
your understanding of key statistical concepts introduced within the module.
Deadline for completing the on-line assignment
The on-line MCQ will be available to complete on the 6th November in Simon Building Computer Cluster. Your
time slot will be confirmed by your Programme Director. Students should complete the assignment on-line in
one sitting. For each question there will be an option to choose the correct answer from a-d.
Assessment of the statistical assignment
Students will be informed of the marks within 15 working days and will be able to access the correct answers online and receive any feedback given.
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Mark Sheet for Ethics Assignment - Research Methods Course Unit

This mark sheet must be completed by the assessors and returned with the written assignment to Programme
Administrator.
Student ID. Number.....
MARKING SCHEME
Knowledge - - Does the piece show evidence that the student
understands the concept of ethics in the broader context? (20)
Understanding Does the student adequately explain why people
require ethical approval to undertake research? (20)
Analysis of case study - Does the piece demonstrate an
understanding of the background to the case and the regulatory
issues involved in the research? Is all the pertinent information
discussed? (20)
Understanding the broader issues - Is there adequate discussion of
how policy has or may change because of the events described? Are
arguments presented in a logical order? Does the student
understand the implications of the case on progress in the research
field? (20)
Further reading- is there evidence of further reading and is this
adequately referenced? (10)
Clarity does the piece show a good scientific writing style (10)
TOTAL (out of 100)
FEEDBACK
1. It is important to justify marks with written comments in the space below.
2. When both assessors have completed their individual assessments they should confer to agree a final mark.
The final mark should be an average of marks from assessor 1 and 2. If there is a discrepancy of greater than 5
marks, assessors should discuss the marks and agree a final mark with written comments for justification. If a
final mark cant be agreed a 3rd marker may be requested.
3. The agreed mark should be entered in the box below and both assessors sign the form.
AGREED MARK:
First assessor signature ..
Date ..
Second assessor signature........
Date .
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Macular Degeneration: Research, Investigations And Clinical Practice

Aims:
The unit aims to provide students with a core understanding of the basic pathophysiology of age-related
macular degeneration, understanding the role of modern investigative techniques. They should understand
latest research findings and apply evidence based care to patients with age related macular degeneration.
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge and
understanding
Intellectual skills
understand basic pathology

- understand key epidemiological concepts
- Understand latest research findings in experimental studies and those in
clinical practice with critical appraisal of key papers.
- Understand the role of investigations and tests in macular
degeneration including imaging but also
- visual function tests
Critical appraisal
of relevant
papers
-- Understand
the principles
behind
intravitreal injection
- The role of research in this field.
- Assimilation of large amounts of information and research into a
pragmatic management plan.
-
Practical skills
Be able to apply knowledge of principles of intravitreal injection to a safe

and stable technique.
Transferable skills and

personal qualities
manage time; work to deadlines; use initiative when seeking

information
use information technology to a high standard
apply skills for identifying, appraising, synthesising and applying
evidence, in Macular degeneration
Course Organisers:
Mr Sajjad Mahmood
Dr Tariq Aslam
Basic Structure:
Two to three hour sessions comprising lectures,

tutorials and a practical session.
Credit rating:
15
Unit Code
MEDN 70341
When:
See individual lectures below
Where:
See individual lectures below
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Macular
Degeneration
Time
Session
Where
Room
Speaker
Fri
02/10/2015
14:00- Pathophysiology of AMD

17.00 Genetics of AMD
Role of Complement in AMD
AV Hill
4.005
Prof Paul
Bishop
Simon Clark
Tue
06/10/2015
14:00- Imaging: Fundus Fluorescein

17:00 angiography, autofluorescence and
ICG in AMD patients
Stopford
1.063
Prof Paulo
Stanga
Tue
13/10/2015
14:00- Imaging: Scientific basic of OCT,

17:00 interpretation of retinal anatomy,
clinical features of AMD
Stopford
1.064
Prof Tariq
Aslam
Thu
TBC 22/10/2015
Clinic E
MREH
Jane Gray
Mon
19/10/2015
13:00- Dry AMD.

16:00 Functional consequences of drusen;
link between AMD and rod vision
Meeting
Room C
Carys
Bannister
4.010
Ian Murray
Fri
06/11/2015
10:00- Evidence based management of dry

13:00 and wet AMD. Current techniques and
future development
Stopford
G.050A
Sajjad
Mahmood
Wed
11/11/2015
14:00- AMD Treatment initiation and

17:00 retreatment decision-making.
Lecture and interactive worked
examples session.
Stopford
Keith
Morgan
Seminar
Room
Sajjad
Mahmood
Wed
25/11/2015
14:00- Low Vision Rehabilitation

16:00 To include modern approach to low
vision aids, eccentric viewing and
steady eye strategies.
CVI Registration, Social Services for
AMD patients
Stopford
G.054
Jeremy Parkes
Rosalind Creer
Thu
17/12/2015
12:00- The Intravitreal Injection Procedure:

14:00 Evidence base and current best
practice.
To include dry lab practical
Stopford
G.054
Konstantinos
Balaskas
Imaging: Observation session
Assessment:
2 hour written exam
40% - MCQs set by lecturers
60% - Short answer questions set by lecturers
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Retinal Vascular Disease

Aims: Provide a solid background on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and
management of common retinal vascular pathologies such as diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusions. To
provide those working within the ophthalmic professions (ophthalmologists, optometrists, vision scientists,
orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses) with an opportunity for professional development.
Course Organisers:
Dr Konstantinos Balaskas
Email: Konstantinos.Balaskas@cmft.nhs.uk
Basic Structure:
Credit rating:
Unit Code
When:
Where:
2-3 hour lectures and one practical class.

15
MEDN61241
Wednesdays 9:00-13:00. Specific times as indicated.
Room G.054, Stopford Building or as per arrangements of individual
lecturers
Category of
outcome
Knowledge and
understanding
Intellectual skills
Practical skills
Transferable
skills and
personal qualities
Wednesdays Time
13/10/2015 9.3013.00
21/10/2015 9.3013.00
28/10/2015
04/11/2015
9.3013.00
9.30-
Students should/will (please delete as appropriate) be able to:

Be familiar with the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic
approach, Imaging findings and management options for retinal vascular pathologies. They
should have an understanding of relevant literature especially with respect to the evidence
base supporting the use of current treatments for retinal vascular disease. Also to critically
assess published ophthalmic research and report results both orally and in written format.
Students should be able to distinguish between different vascular retinal pathologies on the
basis of pattern recognition of the clinical appearance. They should be able to identify vision
threatening features of disease and be familiar with relevant treatment options. They should
be in a position to recognise the systemic implications of retinal vascular disease and have an
understanding of the underlying pathogenetic mechanisms. Also to critically review the
literature and make judgements based upon this review that can be applied to clinical
practice.
Students should be able to recognise retinal vascular pathologies on the basis of fundus
images and identify vision-threatening features of disease such as macular edema or
neovascular complications from an array of imaging modalities. They should also be in a
position to broadly suggest the appropriate management approach for relevant pathologies.
Finally, to review papers submitted for publication and research proposals.
Students at the completion of the module should be expected to advise colleagues/peers on
the differential diagnosis and available treatment options for retinal vascular disease. They
should also be able to search the relevant literature both in written and electronic form.
Session
Imaging in retinal vascular disease:
Fluorescein/OCT/ Wide-field imaging
Introduction to Retinal Vascular
Disorders: Overview of common
pathologies,
Pathophysiology of retinal vascular
disorders
Practical Observation session: Imaging
for Retinal Vascular Disease
Diabetic Retinopathy: Pathophysiology,
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Where
Stopford
Building
Stopford
Building
Room
G.057
Clinic E
MREH
Stopford
G.054
G.054
Speaker
Prof Paulo
Stanga
Konstantinos
Balaskas
Prof Paul
Bishop
Mrs Jane
Gray (TBA)
Mrs Amy
13.00
11/11/2015
18/11/2015
9.3013.00
9.3013.00
25/11/2015
9.3013.00
02/12/2015
9.3013.00
09/12/2015
9.3013.00
Classification, Epidemiology, Clinical

Features
Diabetic Retinopathy: The Diabetic
Screening Program
Retinal arterial vascular disorders:
Retinal Arterial Occlusions,
Macroanurysms, Retinopathy of
Retinal Vein Occlusions: Epidemiology,
Pathophysiology, Clinical Aspect,
Imaging, Management, Evidence Base
Diabetic Retinopathy: Diabetic Macular
Edema Modern approach to treatment
and evidence base
Retinal Vascular Pathology: Role of
vitreo-retinal surgery
Assessment:
1 hour written exam:
40% - MCQs set by lecturers (20 questions) 60%
Short answer questions set by lecturers (5 questions)
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Building
Stone
Stopford
Building
Stopford
Building
G.054
Stopford
Building
G.054
Konstantinos
Balaskas
Stopford
Building
G.054
Sajjad
Mahmood
Stopford
Building
G.054
Mr Felipe
Scala
G.054
Mrs Yvonne
D'Souza
Prof Tariq
Aslam
Glaucoma
Aims:
To provide an understanding of changes that occur in the glaucomatous eye.
To prepare healthcare professionals to participate in community or hospital-based schemes
involving the detection and management of ocular hypertension (OHT) and chronic open
angle glaucoma (COAG).
To provide a comprehensive knowledge of the technologies used in the diagnosis and management
of OHT and COAG.
To provide an understanding of the approach to, and the various treatment modalities for,
the management of glaucoma.
Learning Outcomes:
An understanding of the relevant anatomy and physiology of the normal eye and the changes that
occur in glaucoma.
A comprehension of the different types of glaucoma; a knowledge of the prevalence of, and risk
factors for, the glaucomas and an understanding of the associated visual impairment.
An ability to interpret images of the optic nerve head and visual field charts.
An ability to make appropriate management decisions based upon clinical guidelines e.g. NICE.
An understanding of the principles and application of the techniques used in the diagnosis
and management of COAG.
A comprehensive knowledge of the rationale for, and mechanism of, the current therapeutic
options in the management of COAG.
Course Organisers:
Basic Structure:
Dr Eleni Nikita Eleni.Nikita@cmft.nhs.uk

10 x 3 hour sessions comprising lectures, tutorials and
workshops.
Credit rating:
15
Unit Code
MEDN70362 and MEDN30362 (MOptom)
Glaucoma
03/02/2016
10/02/2016
Session
Introduction to the course
Accessing Blackboard
Classification of the
glaucomas
Definition of Glaucoma
Epidemiology of primary
open angle glaucoma and
Risk Factors
Pathophysiology of the optic
nerve head and nerve fibre
layer
e-learning evaluation of
optic nerve head-GONE
Pathophysiology of anterior
chamber and aqueous
circulation
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Wednesdays
9.00-13.00
Simon
Building
Location
Lecture Room 2A 2.60
9.00-13.00
Simon
Building
17/02/2016
24/02/2016
02/03/2016
Imaging of the optic nerve

head (SLO, HRT, GDx, OCT,
Multispectral)
e-learning evaluation of
optic nerve head-DISCUS
Structure function
relationship
An introduction to Visual
Fields
Visual field loss in glaucoma
Interpreting the visual field
chart
Visual Field Tests
9.00-13.00
Simon
Building
9.00-13.00
Simon
Building
9.00-1.00
Simon
Building
12.00-17.00
MREH
Seminar
Room
11.00-13.00
Simon
Building
13.00-17.00
MREH
Seminar
Room
Simon
Building
Distance
Learning
Distance
Learning
Reliability indices
09/03/2016
16/03/2016
13/04/2016
20/04/2016
27/04/2016
04/05/2016
Screening for glaucoma

Analysis of progression rates
in Manchester Royal Eye
Hospital
Practical- visual field tests
Glaucoma trials
The optic nerve head in
glaucoma
Medical and surgical
treatment
Measurement of the IOP,
factors affecting IOP and
review of new instruments
Testing the visual field of
children
Other examination
techniques Multifocal VEPs,
pupillometry.
Referral refinement
schemes
NICE Workshop
Gonioscopy
Visual electrodiagnosis in
glaucoma screening
Co-management HES based
schemes
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10.00-13.00
(Order of presentations and speakers subject to change and confirmation)

Course work
The course includes five summative assessments of learners management/diagnostic skills when
provided with clinical data (optic nerve head images, visual field charts and IOP data).
Assessment
Coursework (20%)
2 hr Written Examination (80%) (May 2016)
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Contact Lenses
Aims and Objectives:
The aims of these sessions are:
To acquire important new information in the field of corneal physiology and contact lenses
To encourage critical evaluation of the literature
To foster the development of articulate scientific communication
Content:
This unit consists of 10 sessions which each focus on a specific aspect of corneal physiology and contact
lenses. The first hour of each session an overview lecture of the topic under discussion by the session
leader to provide a background to the paper presentations which comprise the second hour.
The paper presentations are 15 minute presentations given by a student who is expected to critically
analyse a paper which is assigned at the start of the module. This presentation should provide an
overview of the work and then a critical assessment of the methods and results of the work, in addition to
the style of the paper and the validity of any conclusions. The presentation will be given using Microsoft
PowerPoint (or other, similar presentational software) delivered through a data projector. After
completion, there will be a discussion and questions from the other students and the session leader.
The remainder of each session will be devoted to a practical session. This will be directly related to the
lecture and paper reviews and will either feature a demonstration or hands-on experience in a clinic or
laboratory.
Students will be required to prepare a critical appraisal and a summary handout of their assigned papers.
The presentation should give a brief background, present the aim, methods, results and your view on the
meaning and/or clinical relevance of the work. You must also offer a critical appraisal of the paper. It is
important to practice your presentation and ensure that it is tailored to the allocated time.
To aid your presentation you are expected to construct a PowerPoint presentation (Microsoft software)
and present this from your own laptop computer via a computer/data projector, which will be available
during the seminars. If you do not have a laptop computer one will be available for you to use, but you
must of course bring your presentation on a CD-ROM or USB memory stick.
You are required to prepare a printed handout to supplement your formal presentation. This should be a
printout of the PowerPoint captions, formatted for six frames per page. Twelve handout copies should be
prepared. If you give a hard-copy to Optometry secretary Joanne Cohen by 10.00 am on the Wednesday
prior to your seminar, Joanne will print off the handouts for you. You must then collect the handouts from
Joanne at an agreed time. If you miss the Wednesday 10.00 am deadline, you are responsible for
producing the copies yourself. Distribute these handouts immediately prior to your presentation.
It is advisable for all candidates to read the papers to be presented (a full list will be provided in due
course) prior to each seminar. This will enable you to critically evaluate the reports and to play a more
active role in the discussions.
Course Organisers: Dr. Philip Morgan (philip.morgan@manchester.ac.uk , x64441)
Basic Structure:
Lecture presentation:
14.00 15.15
Paper reviews:
15.15 16.15
Practical/demonstration:16.30 18.00
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Credit rating:
Unit Code
Location
15
MEDN70352
Cary Bannister Building, Room 1.010
04/02/2016
Introduction to seminar series

Design of clinical studies
Paper review
Epstein 2006:
Dr. Philip Morgan
11/02/2016
Contact lens oxygen performance

Paper reviews Efron et al 2007: Brennan 2001:
Brennan 2005:
Dr. Philip Morgan

Dr. Michael Read
18/02/2016
Soft contact lens materials

Paper reviews
Maldonado-Codina et al 2004: Read et al 2004:
Subbaraman et al 2006:
Dr. Carole MaldonadoCodina

Dr. Michael Read
25/02/2016
Soft contact lens manufacturing

CooperVision Limited.
Meet 7.45am at Stopford Building
Dr. Philip Morgan
03/03/2016
In vivo confocal microscopic examination of the cornea
Mr. Ioannis
Petropoulos
Dr. Philip Morgan
10/03/2016
Orthokeratology Paper reviews Nichols et al 2000:

Lum and Swarbrick 2011:
Mr. Nick Howard

Dr. Philip Morgan
17/03/2016
Contact lens associated keratitis

Paper reviews Chang et al. 2007: Stapleton et al. 2008: Dart et al.
2008:
Dr. Philip Morgan

Dr. Curtis Dobson
14/03/2016
Keratoconus
Paper reviews Mannion et al 2011: Kymionis et al 2009: Zadnik et al
2005:
Dr. Amit Jinabhai
21/03/2016
Contact lens solutions and compliance

Paper reviews Jones et al 2002: Carnt et al 2007: Tchao et al 2002:
Dr. Philip Morgan

Mr. Neil Chatterjee
28/03/2016
Ocular aberrations Paper reviews Parker at al 2009: Lpez-Gil et al

2009: Sabesan et al 2007:
Dr. Hema
Radhakrishnan
Ms. Ithar Beshtawi
Assessment
2 hr Written Examination (60%) (May 2014) and scores from seminar presentations (40%)
The written examination will be based on information presented during the seminars. The seminar
presentations will be assessed in terms of evidence of preparation, grasp of the material reviewed and
the quality of the your presentations (including timing).The marks for the seminar presentations will be
apportioned as follows:
Understanding 10; quality of slides 10; delivery 10
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Cornea: Clinical Practice and Current Research

Aims and objectives:
The unit will provide a solid background on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation,
diagnosis and management of common corneal pathologies such as keratoconus, endothelial dystrophy,
corneal infection and limbal stem cell deficiency. There will be a strong focus on new techniques and current
research. Our main objective is to provide those working within the ophthalmic professions
(ophthalmologists, optometrists, vision scientists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses) with an opportunity for
professional development. The mains are to:
To further understanding of mechanisms underlying corneal disease processes and how this understanding
can provide a rational basis for treatments.
To learn how to critically evaluate research papers
To develop skills in oral presentation
Intended Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and
Be familiar with the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation,
understanding
diagnostic approach, imaging findings and management options for corneal
pathologies.
They should have an understanding of relevant literature especially with respect
to the evidence base supporting the use of current treatments for corneal
disease.
Be able to critically assess published ophthalmic research and report results both
orally and in written format.
Intellectual skills
To understand how the corneas structure provides transparency and how
disease alters this structure causing loss of transparency
To understand how the immune system plays a role in the success of corneal
transplantation but may also contributes to corneal autoimmune diseases
Be well informed on the best treatment for corneal diseases taking in to
consideration corneal imaging, ocular and systemic symptoms and
environmental factors.
Have a good understanding of current and future treatments for corneal disease.
Practical skills
Interpret corneal images both from confocal images of patients corneas and
pathology samples.
Finally, to review papers submitted for publication and research proposals.
Transferable
Students at the completion of the module should be expected to advise
skills and
colleagues/peers on the differential diagnosis and available treatment options
personal qualities
for corneal disease and the newer treatments not yet in the mainstream.
They should also be able to search the relevant literature both in written and
electronic form.
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Organiser:
Structure:
Credit rating:
Unit Code:
When:
Where:
TIMETABLE
Week 1- 04/02/2016
9-10
10-11
11.30-12.30
Week 2 - 11/02/2016
9-10
10-10.30
10.30.11
11.30-12.30
Week 3 - 18/02/2016
9-10
10-10.30
10.30.11
11.30-12.30
Week 4 - 25/02/2016
9-10
10-10.30
10.30.11
11.30-12.30
Week 5 - 03/03/2016
9-10
10-11
11.30-1.00
Week 6 - 10/03/2016
9-10
10-10.30
10.30.11
11.30-12.30
Week 7 - 17/03/2016
9-10
10-10.30
10.30.11
11.30-12.30
Week 8 - 14/03/2016
9-10
10-10.30
10.30.11
11.30-12.30
Week 9 - 21/03/2016
9-10
10-10.30
10.30.11
11.30-12.30
Week 10 - 28/03/2016
9-10
Dr Chantal Hillarby, chantal.hillarby@manchester.ac.uk

10 x 3 hour sessions of lectures and student seminars
15
MEDN 61232 (MSc) and MEDN31132 (MOptom)
2nd Semester, Thursdays 9.00 am - 12.30 p.m.
Keith Morgan Seminar Room, 1st Floor, Stopford Building
Corneal Transplantation
An Introduction to Immunity in the Eye (Dr Chantal Hillarby)
Keratoplasty (Corneal Fellow)
Corneal Transplant Rejection (Dr Chantal Hillarby)
Autoimmunity in the Anterior Chamber
An Introduction to Autoimmunity in the Eye (Dr Chantal Hillarby)
Student presentation
Dry Eye (Mrs Fiona Carley)
Diabetic Cornea
The Diabetic Cornea (Dr Clare ODonnell)
Corneal Nerves in Diabetic Neuropathy (Dr Mitra Tavakoli)
Corneal Maintenance and Repair
An introduction to stem cells (Dr Steve Richardson)
The Limbus and Corneal Repair and Regeneration (Dr Chantal Hillarby)
Eye Banking Workshop
Why we need Eye Banks (Dr Isaac Zambrano)
Eye Retrieval (Dr Isaac Zambrano)
Corneal Processing for Transplantation (Manchester Eye Bank Staff)
Keratoconus
Keratoconus the Basics (Dr Evripidis Sykaki)
UV cross linking (Dr Hema Radhakrishnan)
Corneal Structure
Extracellular Matrix in the Eye (Prof Paul Bishop)
Pathology of the Cornea (Dr Luciane Irion)
Pediatric Cornea
Anterior Segment Developmental Disorders (Mr Susmito Biswas)
Corneal dystrophy and other corneal clouding (Dr Jane Ashworth)
Refractive Surgery
Corneal Imaging (Mr Khaled Alzahrani)
Refractive Surgery (Mr Arun Brahma)
Genetics of Corneal Disease
Genetic Counselling (Ms Georgina Hall)
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10-10.30
10.30.11
11.30-12.30
Genetics of Corneal Dystrophies (Dr Forbes Manson)
Assessment
1 x 2 hr written examination (80%) in May 2016- choice of (3 from 5) questions
1 x paper presentation (20%)
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FACULTY OF MEDICAL AND HUMAN SCIENCES

Masters/PG Diploma STUDENT HANDBOOK

Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences

To develop your skills in your chosen field of study

Professor Phil Padfield

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND ORGANISATION

Faculty of Medical & Human Sciences

Faculty of Medical & Human Sciences

School of Medicine PGT Council

MSc Investigative Ophthalmology

2015-16 Programme Information

21st December 2015

17th January 2016

21st March 2016

10th April 2016

Student Representation and Feedback

Course Unit Co-ordinators

Macular Degeneration: Research,

Retinal Vascular Disease

Cornea: Clinical Practice and Current

Literature review (MSc pathway 2 and

Total credits for MSc

Total credits for PG Diploma

Total credits for PG Certificate

Teaching & Learning Methods

Interruption application form.

Academic Appeals and Complaints

Award Postgraduate Certificate

The use of Turnitin

The role of the External Examiners

Suitably bound copies of their dissertation have been received.

This is an excellent resource that supports you to write your

This course is spilt into 3 units that cover introductions to study

Qualitative Research Methods*

Intellectual Property Awareness

The course provides a valuable foundation for understanding

Conduct and Discipline of Students (Regulations XVII)

Dissertation And Literature Reviews

Organisation and Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) of the Course Unit

Mon 5th Oct

Tues 6th Oct

Research Study Design

Wed 7th Oct

Thurs 8th Oct

Fri 9th Oct

Sackville Entrance Hall

Sackville Entrance Hall

Research Methods Online includes:

Abstract writing assignment

1 hour per topic 4pm on Friday 30th Oct

Self-assessment online critical

4pm on Friday 30th Oct

4pm on Thursday 29th Oct

Friday 6th November

Statistical Assignment - detailed guidelines and assessment

Mark Sheet for Ethics Assignment - Research Methods Course Unit

First assessor signature ..

Second assessor signature........

Macular Degeneration: Research, Investigations And Clinical Practice

understand basic pathology

Be able to apply knowledge of principles of intravitreal injection to a safe

Transferable skills and

manage time; work to deadlines; use initiative when seeking

Two to three hour sessions comprising lectures,