Overview
About the program
Eyesight is central to our everyday activities. It is also a fascinating and important topic for research, especially if directed at the visual disorders and retinal diseases that afflict millions.
If you're seeking an in-depth understanding of the eye, how it works, and how it connects to everything else we do, a Ph.D. in Vision Science could be the degree for you. The University of Alabama at Birmingham can prepare you to work in industry, research, academia, and more.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Ocular Anatomy and Biology
- Biology and Pathology of Ocular Disease
- Optics for Vision Science
- Visual Neuroscience
- Vision Research Literature Review
- Techniques in Vision Science
- Principles of Scientific Integrity
- Doctoral Level Dissertation Research
- Statistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Optometry View 12 other PhDs in Optometry in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Academic Qualifications:
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of at least a B (3.0) average
- A strong background in biological, physical or health sciences is highly recommended
- Previous research experience is strongly encouraged
- Personal statement/essay
- Curriculum vitae/resume
- Official transcripts from undergraduate degrees along with transcripts from other institutions where transfer credits were obtained
- Three letters of recommendation
- Payment of application fee ($50 for domestic applicants and $60 for international applicants)
- GRE (Graduate Record Exam) test scores are not required
Tuition Fee
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International
36008 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18004 USD per semester during 84 months. -
National
36008 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18004 USD per semester during 84 months. -
In-State
19894 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9947 USD per semester during 84 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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