Overview

OD and MS Dual Degree from New England College of Optometry is completed within the time frame of the four-year OD degree program and involves modifications to the course sequence in the OD curriculum.

The MS portion of the program features graduate-level courses, seminars, an original research project, and completion of a thesis with a thesis defense. The MS program is designed to develop the analytical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to be a successful scientist. The program emphasizes research in an area of vision science that is determined by your interests and the expertise of our graduate faculty.

Why Neco ?

At New England College of Optometry, we prepare future doctors for the complexities of practicing in the real world by providing students with great professional experiences. Whether it be through comprehensive patient care in team-based health delivery models, intense cultural immersion within our extensive clinical network, research focused on improving patients’ lives, or debating public policy for eye care, we are educating and preparing the future leaders of the profession. Throughout their education, our students make an immediate and lasting impact on the community while serving their patients.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Optics

Visual Sensation and Perception

Cell Biology, Histology, and Ocular Anatomy

Laboratory Research Survey

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA or BS degree.

Optometric Admissions Test (OAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE general) scores.

An admissions essay detailing the candidate’s interests in the MS program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49852 USD / year

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Out-of-State

49852 USD / year

≈ 49852 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

49852 USD / year

≈ 49852 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why Neco ?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Living costs

Boston

Funding

Scholarships Information

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