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PhD Vision Science at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

PhD Vision Science offered by the School of Optometry and the Graduate School at Indiana University Bloomington.

Faculty: School of Optometry; Graduate School  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

Milestones are a qualifying exam (typically end of year two), advancement to candidacy after major course requirements, minor-area studies and a written thesis proposal, then dissertation completion and defence (2019-2020 bulletin).

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Optometry (Vision Science MS and PhD): a bachelor's degree or equivalent is required, with flexibility for applicants from varied backgrounds. Lab coursework is strongly recommended in some of optics, computing and engineering, physics, cell and molecular biology, calculus, statistics, and psychology of sensation and perception. Apply through the IU Graduate School; international applicants also apply through the IU Office of International Services. Fall-start application deadline is December 15. Thesis-based MS applications are accepted for fall, spring and summer; non-thesis MS and PhD applications once a year.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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