Program Overview

Specialized Master in Ophthalmology

The Specialized Master in Ophthalmology is a postgraduate program designed to provide advanced training in the field of ophthalmology.

Program Details

• Program Title: Specialized Master in Ophthalmology
• Program Mnemonic: MS-OFTA
• Organizing Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
• Degree Type: Advanced Master
• Tier: 2nd cycle
• Field and Branch of Study: Health/Medical sciences
• Schedule Type: Daytime
• Language of Instruction: French
• Theoretical Program Duration: 4 years
• Campus: Erasme
• Category/Topic: Health - Medical sciences
• Jury President: Lavinia Postolache

Access Conditions

Access to the Specialized Master in Ophthalmology is subject to the following conditions:

• Full Right to Admission: Holders of a degree obtained in the French-speaking Community of Belgium.
• Admission with Equivalent Degree: Holders of a degree obtained abroad recognized as equivalent.
• Admission by Jury Decision: Following submission of a dossier and decision by the jury.
• Accreditation of Prior Experience: Recognition of knowledge and skills acquired through professional and/or personal experience.

Admission Criteria

• University Degree: Master's or equivalent, awarded in or outside the French-speaking Community.
• Non-University Higher Education Qualification: Degree (Master's or equivalent) from a Non-University Higher Education Institution.
• Competences Valorisées 240 Credits: Acquisition of competences recognized by the jury as equivalent to at least 240 credits.
• Conditions Spécifiques Jury: Criteria laid down by the jury.

Program Structure

The program is divided into annual units, each comprising various courses and activities:

• Unit 1: Ophtalmologie 1-Théorie, Ophtalmologie 1-Séminaires et exercices, Ophtalmologie 1-Stages.
• Unit 2: Ophtalmologie 2-Théorie, Ophtalmologie 2-Séminaires et exercices, Ophtalmologie 2-Stages.
• Unit 3: Ophtalmologie 3-Théorie, Ophtalmologie 3-Séminaires et exercices, Ophtalmologie 3-Stages.
• Unit 4: Ophtalmologie 4-TFE, Ophtalmologie 4-Séminaires et exercices, Ophtalmologie 4-Stages.

Research Areas

The program covers research areas in ophthalmology, including:

• Recherche OFTA 1-Théorie
• Recherche OFTA 1-Séminaires et exercices
• Recherche OFTA 1-Stages
• Recherche OFTA 2-Théorie
• Recherche OFTA 2-Séminaires et exercices
• Recherche OFTA 2-Stages
• Recherche OFTA 3-Théorie
• Recherche OFTA 3-Séminaires et exercices
• Recherche OFTA 3-Stages
• Recherche OFTA 4-Théorie
• Recherche OFTA 4-Séminaires et exercices
• Recherche OFTA 4-Stages

Administrative Fee for Applicants from Outside the European Union

Applicants from outside the European Union are required to pay an administrative fee of 200 euros. This payment is a prerequisite for the examination of the application.