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PhD Vision Sciences at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A PhD at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences based on a well-defined research topic, from molecular and cell biology to neuroscience and clinical studies of human vision. Students have a supervisory team and an independent advisor who monitors progress.

Department: School of Optometry and Vision Sciences  |  Duration: PhD 3-4 years full-time; MPhil also offered  |  Intake: January, April, July, October  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Student-led research plus a programme of transferable skills training that complements the Doctoral Academy Programme.

Career pathways

Post-doctoral, lectureship and academic positions in vision science, neuroscience, molecular biology and genetics, and research positions in industry, the health service, scientific informatics and science writing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Suitable for graduates in optometry, medicine, psychology, social science, physics, biology, biochemistry, mathematics or any relevant scientific discipline. A First or Upper Second class UK Honours degree, master's degree, or acceptable alternative is required. English language: IELTS overall 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or acceptable alternative.

Intake: January, April, July, October

Duration: PhD 3-4 years

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