Overview

Vision Science from Indiana University Bloomington is multidisciplinary, and can include the study of biochemistry, biophysics, engineering, epidemiology, molecular biology, cell biology, neuroscience, optics, ophthalmology, optometry, pathology, physiology, psychology, statistics, and any other discipline that relates to the eye and its problems.

Quick Facts:

Early in the program, students participate in targeted research under the direction of their faculty advisor. The advisor and a committee guide research toward the thesis. At least three members of the graduate faculty give the completed thesis final approval.
The typical student applying to this program has an undergraduate O.D. or equivalent degree from another country and wishes to build on their knowledge of optometry and vision science. Most of the curriculum is based on the didactic courses in the Doctor of Optometry curriculum. A total of 40 credit hours is required.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
Vision Science
Ocular Surface Biology
Retinal Imaging
The Eye as an Optical Instrument
Retinal Disease Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Non-thesis: 40 credit hours / Thesis-based: 30 credit hours.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences Optometry View 526 other Masters in Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

The typical candidate for this program would be a practitioner who has an undergraduate degree in optometry or its equivalent and licensed or license eligible to practice optometry in their home country.
GRE results will be optional. All non-native English speakers entering the program must have taken the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the last 5 years. Non-typical candidates can also be considered for admission. However, they should first correspond with the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs before applying.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27271 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

27271 USD / year

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Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

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

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Funding

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