Master of Science [M.Sc] [Public Health for Eye Care] From London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

This programme at enables students to contribute effectively at a local, national and international level in research, training and service delivery.

The training will enable students to develop a public health oriented approach to eye care services and the control of blindness in keeping with the objectives of Vision 2020: The Right to Sight.

They will acquire and apply skills in epidemiological and operational research, critical analysis of strategies for the control of major blinding eye diseases, in programme planning, management and evaluation; facilitate a personal development, so enabling individuals to contribute more fully to their countriesÕ and societiesÕ eye health; engage with local, national and international networks of health professionals and systems, for the prevention of blindness worldwide.

Objectives

At the end of this programme students should be able to:

• describe the basic epidemiology of the major blinding eye diseases

• design and interpret studies to assess public health eye care needs using appropriate methods

• critically appraise and select appropriate public health intervention for the major blinding eye diseases

• design a comprehensive eye care programme for appropriate preventive and therapeutic measures for a community

• develop the skills necessary for resource mobilisation, management and evaluation of local comprehensive eye care programmes and integration in health systems

Careers

Graduates from this programme are expected and encouraged to enter into careers with ministries of health, universities and NGOs involved in developing health services to prevent blindness and improve vision.

Below you will find just a few of the positions and organisations that our graduates from this course have entered:

Job Titles:

• Paediatric Ophthalmologist

• Community Ophthalmologist

• Director Blindness Prevention Program

• Medical Director

• Eye Specialist

OpenÊDay 2019

At LSHTM, we attract students who have a real passion for what they do, which makes for a stimulating environment in which to study.ÊOur open day covers master's degrees, distance learning programmes, short courses as well as introductory talks, tours of the building, and the chance to meet with programme directors and current students.

ComeÊand see what studying at LSHTM is really like. Feb 13th, 1-5pm 2019. Register now: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/events/open-day