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Vision Science - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo, Canada

Programme overview

Science Teaching Complex (STC) and Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC) Buildings Located on Waterloo's Campus. Be part of the academic excellence that’s at the heart of the School of Optometry & Vision Science with the PhD in Vision Science program. Conduct research to generate new knowledge in your field.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: School of Optometry and Vision Science  |  Duration: 48 months (full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines: February 1(for admission in September); June 1(for admission in January of the following year); October 1(for admission in May of the following year)  |  Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Applied Studies, Fundamental Bioscience, Societal Impact. Study option(s): Thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The program is open to students holding an MSc degree (or equivalent), which included a substantial research thesis in an area relevant to the proposed program in Vision Science.

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

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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