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PhD Vision Science at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The College of Optometry offers a traditional PhD in Vision Science, typically a five-year programme providing vision science research training and experience.

Faculty: College of Optometry  |  Duration: Typically five years  |  Intake: Autumn 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Vision science research training and experience.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

GRE General Test is listed as a test requirement. Application deadline for Autumn 2027 is Feb 1, 2027 (US and international). International applicants need TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on the TOEFL scale launched January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo 120 (Graduate School minimum for this programme).

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.

Intake: Autumn 2027

Duration: Typically five years

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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