Optometry and Vision Sciences PhD 24 months PHD Programme By Anglia Ruskin University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

16,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

Jan, Apr, SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Study your research degree with a well-funded, internationally published academic team that’s making exciting discoveries.

Our academic team has a wealth of international experience in research and research training, as well as an impressive record of attracting grants from research councils, charities and industry.

We pursue our work under the broad banner of our Vision and Hearing Sciences Research Group.

Here’s a brief overview of our main areas of expertise and interest:
  • The basic processes and neural mechanism of normal vision perception, including spatio-temporal vision, image processing, colour vision, stereopsis and binocular vision
  • How mechanisms differ in developing, aging, anomalous and diseased visual systems
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic tools
  • Paediatric eyecare
  • Electrophysiology.
We have state-of-the-art psychophysical and electrophysiological systems for studying vision, eye movements and the visual brain, as well as access to the facilities of partners.

We can accommodate a wide range of research proposals and can offer you expert academic support, as well as comprehensive research training and an inspiring scientific community. In addition to our Optometry and Vision Sciences PhD, we've also identified a range of innovative research project opportunities for you as a postgraduate researcher.

If you've already conducted research and published work that demonstrates an independent and original contribution to knowledge in this field of you may wish to apply for a PhD by Published Work.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Study your research degree with a well-funded, internationally published academic team that’s making exciting discoveries.

Our academic team has a wealth of international experience in research and research training, as well as an impressive record of attracting grants from research councils, charities and industry.

We pursue our work under the broad banner of our Vision and Hearing Sciences Research Group.

Here’s a brief overview of our main areas of expertise and interest:
  • The basic processes and neural mechanism of normal vision perception, including spatio-temporal vision, image processing, colour vision, stereopsis and binocular vision
  • How mechanisms differ in developing, aging, anomalous and diseased visual systems
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic tools
  • Paediatric eyecare
  • Electrophysiology.
We have state-of-the-art psychophysical and electrophysiological systems for studying vision, eye movements and the visual brain, as well as access to the facilities of partners.

We can accommodate a wide range of research proposals and can offer you expert academic support, as well as comprehensive research training and an inspiring scientific community. In addition to our Optometry and Vision Sciences PhD, we've also identified a range of innovative research project opportunities for you as a postgraduate researcher.

If you've already conducted research and published work that demonstrates an independent and original contribution to knowledge in this field of you may wish to apply for a PhD by Published Work.

Admission Requirements

176+
120+
6.5+
61+
88+
MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelors degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area.
PhD: You’ll need a Masters degree or equivalent in a related subject area.
Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance. If you want to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route then this can be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted. Please note you’ll also need to provide academic justification for this request. 
If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.

02 Jul 2026
2 Years
Jan
Apr

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,005 GBP
International
16,700 GBP

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