Vision Science is the study of the structures and processes involved in vision. It includes physics, chemistry, anatomy,physiology, behavioral sciences, applied mathematics and engineering, as these subjects apply to the visual system.
The Graduate Program in Vision Science is designed for individuals holding a professional degree in a health science or a bachelor's degree. Students in the graduate program may work toward a Ph.D. degree or M.S. degree in Vision Science.
The Graduate Program is administered by the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research. Recommendations concerning admissions, curriculum, tuition waivers and graduate assistantships, course and standing, curriculum, tuition waivers and graduate assistantships, course and standing, and student advisors are made by various Associate Dean's committees. Student records are maintained in the Office of Student Affairs.
M.S. in Vision Science Program
Students in this program receive a broad background education in a variety of areas of vision science as well as basic training in the concepts and methods of research. Students may become acquainted with both basic and clinical vision science research. Sixty quarter-hour credits of courses and research are required to fulfill degree requirements along with writing and submitting a research paper for publication. The Graduate Policy Document outlines all current policies including: Admissions, Financial Aid, Awards, and Assistantships, Advisors, Registration and Maintenance of Matriculation, Grades and Probation, and Dismissal, Graduate Courses and Credit, Requirements for the M.S. Degree.
Ph.D. in Vision Science Program
Doctoral students fulfill all of the requirements of the M.S. in Vision Science Program. Sixty quarter-hour credits of seminars and research are required to fulfill degree requirements. Students must also pass a comprehensive exam in order to be admitted to Ph.D. candicacy. Intensive training in selected areas of research concentration forms the basis of the required Ph.D. dissertation. Following admission to Ph.D. candidacy, the student must also pass an oral specialty area examination and summit a dissertation proposal for approval. Upon completion of the Ph.D. dissertation, an oral defense must be taken and passed. Following this, the Ph.D. can be granted. Students accepted into graduate programs leading to the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees are typically full-time students. However, a limited number of part-time students are also accepted. The Graduate Policy Document outlines all current policies including: Admissions, Financial Aid, Awards, and Assistantships, Advisors, Registration and Maintenance of Matriculation, Grades and Probation, and Dismissal, Graduate Courses and Credit, Requirements for the Ph.D. Degree.
Combined O.D./M.S. in Vision Science
Qualified students accepted to or working toward the O.D. degree may also apply for admission into the Graduate Program in Vision Science leading to the M.S. degree. Typically, elective time during the regular academic year and summers is devoted to graduate courses and research. In this manner, students are able to fulfill O.D. and M.S. degree requirements within four years of study.
Master of Science students receive a broad background education in a variety of areas of vision science as well as basic training in the concepts and methods of research. Students may become acquainted with both basic and clinical vision science research. Sixty quarter-hour credits of courses and research are required to fulfill degree requirements along with writing and submitting a research paper for publication.
Combined O.D./Ph.D. in Vision Science
Students entering this program follow the professional optometry curriculum while devoting summers and elective time to graduate seminars and research. By the end of the second year, in the Professional Program, students are expected to work full-time towards their Ph.D. degree. Upon completion of all Ph.D. requirements (see above), students complete their clinical optometric requirements. A minimum of six years is required to complete the O.D./Ph.D. program.
Doctoral students fulfill all of the requirements of the M.S. in Vision Science Program including the passing of a comprehensive exam, along with intensive training in selected areas of research concentration. This concentration forms the basis of the required Ph.D. dissertation. Following admission to Ph.D. candidacy, the student must first pass an oral specialty area examination and submit an approved dissertation proposal. Upon completion of the Ph.D. dissertation, an oral defense must be taken and passed. Following this, and the completion of 60 credit hours beyond the M.S., the Ph.D. can be granted.
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