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PhD (School of Optometry and Vision Science)

PhD (School of Optometry and Vision Science)

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

OCT-24

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Optometry Science

Course type

Research

Course Summary

The PhD at the Bradford School of Optometry and Vision Science encompasses multidisciplinary research using a variety of techniques in the following areas:

  • Basic visual processing and perception
  • Visual development and myopia
  • Ocular imaging
  • Age-related eye disease
  • Clinical optometry including service delivery/evaluation, contact lenses and refraction
  • Vision-related effects on quality of life and daily activities

Research in the School is commonly carried out in collaboration with external organisations in industry and the NHS, as well as the Digital Health Enterprise Zone and Wolfson Centre for Applied Health Research.

We welcome applications for postgraduate research degrees all year round, including applications to study full or part-time. We will consider alternative starting dates when the timing doesn't fit with our two enrolment intake dates: October and February.

For informal enquiries about studying a PhD in the School of Optometry and Vision Science please contact Dr Jonathan Denniss.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,712

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£24,180

Entry requirements

Typical applicants would hold a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in optometry, psychology, orthoptics, medicine, statistics, or another related discipline.

University information

The University of Bradford is a great place to learn. A progressive institution in many ways, it offers students a place in a diverse and welcoming community and aims to make a positive impact on the world through the high quality of its research. The university’s campus has a city centre location which is extremely convenient for local amenities, while the facilities are modern and eco-friendly, including the use of hemp-based building...more