the aim of this programme is to develop clinical practice and to contribute to the advancement of eye care delivery in primary, secondary, or tertiary care settings. the programme has been developed by practicing clinicians for multidisciplinary ophthalmic clinicians such as optometrists, orthoptists, and ophthalmic nurses. the structure of the programme is based on the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. **modular (flexible) students - some postgraduate taught and mres programmes are available on a modular basis. modular study lasts between 2 and 5 years. this is different to a part-time study which lasts for a fixed period.**