Overview

The Optometry course from The University of Manchester postgraduate research in optometry follows several themes.

Function and Dysfunction

The measurement of functional loss in various ophthalmic conditions along with the evaluation and development of measurement technologies forms the basis of this programme.

Visual Optics and Instrumentation

Optimal visual performance depends on the maintenance of a high-quality optical image on the retina. In practice, the image may be degraded by refractive error, failure to focus (accommodate) correctly, optical aberration and scattering.

Ocular Imaging

Researchers in ocular imaging use a diverse spectrum of techniques to visualise the tissues of the eye, from the cornea to the retina and the optic nerve.

Visual Psychophysics

Visual psychophysics studies the relationship between visual stimuli and the sensations they evoke while ocular electrophysiology investigates the signals passing along the visual pathway.

Low Vision

Research in low vision concentrates on the design of aids, training in their use, and the appropriate measurement of treatment outcomes.

Contact lenses and the cornea

Research into optimising the clinical performance of contact lenses and understanding the response of the ocular surface to contact lenses.

Career opportunities

Your postgraduate research degree will open up a range of career opportunities after you graduate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ocular Imaging

Visual Psychophysics

Contact lenses and the cornea

Low Vision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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General requirements

We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme.
A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Function and Dysfunction

Visual Optics and Instrumentation

Ocular Imaging

Visual Psychophysics

Low Vision

Contact lenses and the cornea

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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