Six tracks. One free university.
From the Basic Sciences bedrock to the final fellowships of the Royal Colleges and the International Council — every track taught by email, free of charge, since 2002. Scroll to turn the dial.
Basic Sciences Course & MCQ
Foundational anatomy, physiology, optics, pharmacology, microbiology, pathology — the bedrock under every exam that follows.
Optics & Refraction
Geometric and clinical optics, refraction, and the mathematics that underwrites every prescription written in clinic.
ICO Advanced Examination
The international assessment recognised worldwide — comprehensive ophthalmic clinical sciences for the senior trainee.
FRCSEd (Ophth)
The Edinburgh Fellowship — Surgical Specialty Board pathway. The Muthusamy Medal has been awarded here since 1982.
FRCOphth
The senior ophthalmology fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists — the United Kingdom's standard.
FRCS Glasgow Final
The Final Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow — clinical synthesis at the close of training.
- 01Foundational track
Basic Sciences Course & MCQ
45+ levelsFoundational anatomy, physiology, optics, pharmacology, microbiology, pathology — the bedrock under every exam that follows.
- 02Foundational track
Optics & Refraction
16 levelsGeometric and clinical optics, refraction, and the mathematics that underwrites every prescription written in clinic.
- 03International Council of Ophthalmology
ICO Advanced Examination
Advanced & Clinical SciencesThe international assessment recognised worldwide — comprehensive ophthalmic clinical sciences for the senior trainee.
- 04Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
FRCSEd (Ophth)
Parts A · B · CThe Edinburgh Fellowship — Surgical Specialty Board pathway. The Muthusamy Medal has been awarded here since 1982.
- 05Royal College of Ophthalmologists
FRCOphth
Part 1 · Part 2 · DiplomaThe senior ophthalmology fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists — the United Kingdom's standard.
- 06Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
FRCS Glasgow Final
Final FellowshipThe Final Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow — clinical synthesis at the close of training.