Overview
About the program
The Vision Science program at the University of the Incarnate Word provides a broad, graduate-level core curriculum in vision science, optics, binocular vision, ocular anatomy, physiology, genetics, statistics, and research methodology.
Successful candidates receive - depth training to conduct basic, applied and/or clinical vision research, achieve proficiency in developing and presenting basic and advanced material as effective lectures in small to large classes, grand rounds, continuing education venues, and as peer-reviewed presentation at major national and international meetings.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Vision Science
- Binocular Vision & Ocular Motility
- Genomics Medicine
- Ocular Physiology
- Research Statistics
- Teaching In Vision Science
- Visual and Applied Optics
- Clinical Ocular Anatomy
- Functional Neuroanatomy
- Research Methodology and Dissertation Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 33 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Health Sciences Optometry View 185 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to vision science from an accredited university
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and/or professional schools
- Two Letters of recommendation from professional colleagues, instructors or professors
- Official score report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- International students: Official score report of English proficiency test
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Conditional admission allowed; retention based on performance in core curriculum
Tuition Fee
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International
6750 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3375 USD per semester during 33 months. -
National
6750 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3375 USD per semester during 33 months. -
In-State
6750 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3375 USD per semester during 33 months.
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