Vision Science
Overview
Vision science is the study of how people see. Students learn to do clinical research and provide treatment.Vision science programs include topics such as:
- Eye anatomy and physiology
- Microbiology of the eye
- Neurophysiology
- Eye circulation and metabolism
- Eye development across the life span
- Biometrics and measurement techniques
- Visual pathology
Schools
A few universities offer graduate degrees in vision science. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master's degree. Often these programs are in optometry schools.
See schools that offer this program.
Graduate Admissions
Admission to graduate programs is competitive. You need a bachelor's degree, good grades, and good test scores.
Additional requirements at some schools include:
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Professional resume
- Undergraduate major or significant course work in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, biochemistry, and other related sciences
Typical Course Work
Graduate Program Courses
This graduate program typically includes courses in the following subjects:
- Anatomy of the Eye
- Binocular Vision and Perception
- Color Vision
- Image Evaluation
- Introduction to Vision Science
- Neurophysiology of Vision
- Ocular Motility
- Physiology of the Eye
- Sensory Aspects of Vision
- Statistics
- Visual Development
- Visual Stimulus and Optics
Vision science graduate programs also typically include:
- Thesis (master's degree)
- Preliminary exams (doctoral degree only)
- Dissertation and dissertation defense (doctoral degree)
Things to Know
Many schools combine master's degrees in vision science with doctor of optometry programs.
Schools
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