Optometry and Vision Sciences PhD
24 monthsProgramme duration
16,700 GBPTuition Fee/year
02 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
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:
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.
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 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:
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.
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 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.
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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