Overview
Optometry at the University of Hertfordshire develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills which are honed over an extended period, depending on the level of the award.
What’s next for my career?
- The optometry staff at the University engage in a range of projects and collaborative research. The School is committed to research and the academic expertise covers a range of disciplines.
- The University of Hertfordshire was ranked 1st in the East of England for Optometry, Ophthalmics and Orthoptics.
Programme Structure
As part of your research degree, you will:
- undertake a substantial, original research project for the duration of the degree, under the supervision and guidance of two or more academic members of staff.
- be provided with guidance from your supervisory team, both in the selection of a research topic and in the conduct of the research.
- attend postgraduate seminar series to develop subject specific knowledge and research skills relevant to your field of research.
- present your work at major conferences and in refereed research publications.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- to apply, please email the Doctoral College
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Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- Applicants should normally hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution in a related subject area
- For applicants whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of at least 7 (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing) is required.
Tuition Fee
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International
16750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16750 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
5925 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5925 GBP per year during 36 months.
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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