29 Master's in Optometry in North America

Students in Dalhousie University’s Master of Clinical Vision Science programme develop outstanding skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ocular disorders, paving the way for work in the interdisciplinary model of eye care. The consistent 100% employability rate in the profession demonstrates you will enter the workforce with excellent job prospects.

The Optical Sciences - Optomechanical Engineering program from The University of Arizona is a multidisciplinary educational program that is designed to provide students with advanced training in this specific field.

The Optics program of University of Rochester can be completed between two or four semesters of full-time study, or over a longer period of part-time study.

The M.Sc. in Vision Science at Indiana University Bloomington is a multidisciplinary programme designed for advanced research. This public study mode course provides a robust foundation in modern ocular disciplines. Students engage in targeted research under expert guidance to complete a formal thesis within the field.

The Vision Science degree from The Ohio State University requires a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of coursework, an independent research project, and completion of a thesis.

The Vision Science Master’s at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a multidisciplinary programme delivered in a public study mode. Students explore ocular biology and neuroscience through expert mentorship. This curriculum prepares graduates for advanced roles in research, industry, and optometric healthcare sectors.

The Optics and Photonics program of University of Central Florida is intended for students with a bachelor’s degree in optics, electrical engineering, physics, or closely related fields.

The Optical Sciences - Accelerated Master's Program from The University of Arizona is designed for current exceptional Bachelor of Science in Optical Sciences and Engineering (BSOSE) students planning to continue their studies and research in the Wyant College of Optical Sciences’ graduate M.S. program.   

If you’re interested in vision disorders, eye diseases, and public access to and awareness of vision care, our Public Health - Optometry program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham can give you the training you need to make sustainable, long-term eye care improvements for both individual patients and specific populations.

Applied Optics of Delaware State University houses one of the region’s premier research facilities in applied optics — the Center for Research and Education in Optical Sciences and Applications (CREOSA).

The  University of the Incarnate Word  offers a Master of Science (MS) in Vision Science which ensure that the successful graduate acquires knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as experience and focused training, to conduct independent research in Vision Science. 

The M.Sc. in Electro-Optics at the University of Dayton is a specialist postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. Students engage in advanced research within world-class laboratories, gaining marketable skills in photonics and optical technologies through a curriculum designed for professional excellence.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is pleased to offer a unique graduate degree, the Master of Science in Vision Science and Investigative Ophthalmology (MVSIO) at University of Miami. This innovative program is the first of its kind in the world. It offers comprehensive training in ophthalmic translational research, problem-based learning, management, and a skill set, available only at Bascom Palmer.

With this Vision Science - Visual Impairment and Rehabilitation program at the University of Montreal  you will be able to provide rehabilitation services to people living with visual impairment, while also engaging in applied and clinical research. 

When you open your own optometry practice, you're both an eye doctor and an entrepreneur—and you need a keen understanding of business in order to succeed. In our Business Administration - Optometry program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, we'll give you all the tools you need to make your vision a reality.

The Optometry - Vision Science programme at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a dual-degree master level course. Delivered on-campus in a public study mode, it allows students to pursue an OD and MS simultaneously. This intensive four-year curriculum integrates clinical eye care with advanced ocular research.

This Special Education - Master of Science in Education in Low Vision and Blindness program at Illinois State University is open to licensed teachers who want to gain specialized skills to work with blind or visually impaired students covering ages three to twenty-one.

The Optical Sciences program from The University of Arizona prepares students to enter exciting and challenging careers in industry or to continue their educations in the Ph.D. program.

The Vision Rehabilitation Therapy programme at Western Michigan University is a comprehensive M.A. degree delivered through a flexible hybrid study mode. Spanning three to four semesters, this curriculum prepares specialists to support visually impaired individuals through adaptive technology and daily living skills training.

The Master of Science in Vision Science (MSVS) Program at Pacific University Oregon engages students in advanced study and research of the visual system and prepares them for career success in teaching and/or research in academic settings or application in the ophthalmic industry.