Overview

About Physiological Optics - Vision Science at University of Houston

Students are accepted into the program with a minimum of a BS degree (or the equivalent) from a variety of fields such as optometry, physiological optics, vision sciences, medicine, ophthalmology, structural and functional biosciences, neuroscience, psychology, optics, bioengineering, and biophysics.

The need for new knowledge in the vision sciences is great, and teaching and research opportunities are numerous in a spectrum of academic, industrial, and professional settings. Although the Physiological Optics - Vision Science program of the University of Houston has sufficient structure to provide a broad base of scientific knowledge about vision systems, it is at the same time appropriately flexible to permit students to develop expertise in areas of special interest. Students will join the labs of faculty mentors who are studying normal and abnormal visual processes, diseases and disorders of the eye, visual optics, the visual pathways, eye movement control systems, and the development of treatments to prevent loss of vision using a variety of approaches ranging from molecular and cellular, to behavioral and optical.

Master of Science

The Master of Science (MS) track requires about two years of study, including 30 semester hours of coursework and research, teaching experience, and a research project with a written thesis. The thesis committee must consist of a minimum of three faculty members, at least two of which are from within the graduate program; one member may be external to the program, from academia or industry, and is approved by the graduate program. Acceptance into the full-time MS program is often accompanied by program financial support, teaching or research assistantships. A combined OD/MS program is also offered.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Vision Science

Pathophysiology of the Anterior and Posterior Segments

Visual Neuroscience

Optics and the Eye

Professional Development for Vision Scientists

Optical Sensing & Biophotonics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) or an undergraduate Engineering degree from an accredited academic or professional institution comparable to the degrees awarded at the University of Houston in biological or physical sciences and engineering, or a BS or doctorate (or equivalent) degree in optometry or medicine

Sufficient training to undertake graduate level study in physiological optics/vision sciences

GPA of B (3.00) or above in all previous college-level or higher work with particular attention being given to science courses

Completed Application

Official Transcripts

Three Recommendation Letters and Form

Personal Statement of Purpose explaining why you want to join the specific graduate program

GRE requirement is waived, submission of scores is optional: GRE (≥300 V+M to be competitive)

Curriculum Vitae /Resume

Signed Letter of Understanding

Letter of Financial Backing or statement that student can enroll with financial support

Test of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36300 USD / year

≈ 36300 USD / year
Out-of-State

36300 USD / year

≈ 36300 USD / year
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In-State

21150 USD / year

≈ 21150 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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About Physiological Optics - Vision Science at University of Houston

Master of Science

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