PhD Optometry and Vision Science
Course Overview
This PhD program in Optometry and Vision Science focuses on pioneering, clinically relevant research to advance the understanding of visual function and ocular structure. Students will engage in multi-disciplinary projects, from large-scale longitudinal studies like the NICER study on childhood myopia to innovative collaborations in genomics and personalized medicine. Graduates are equipped with highly transferable skills for successful careers in academia, the global healthcare sector, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Key Program Highlights
- Lead cutting-edge research on pressing vision issues, including the global rise of childhood myopia and its causes.
- Gain expertise in advanced techniques for measuring visual function and imaging ocular structure.
- Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects with experts in genomics, drug discovery, computing, and engineering.
- Benefit from the program's strong ties to global pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and healthcare companies.
- Develop highly sought-after transferable skills in problem-solving, critical inquiry, and professionalism.
Course Overview
This PhD program in Optometry and Vision Science focuses on pioneering, clinically relevant research to advance the understanding of visual function and ocular structure. Students will engage in multi-disciplinary projects, from large-scale longitudinal studies like the NICER study on childhood myopia to innovative collaborations in genomics and personalized medicine. Graduates are equipped with highly transferable skills for successful careers in academia, the global healthcare sector, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Key Program Highlights
- Lead cutting-edge research on pressing vision issues, including the global rise of childhood myopia and its causes.
- Gain expertise in advanced techniques for measuring visual function and imaging ocular structure.
- Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects with experts in genomics, drug discovery, computing, and engineering.
- Benefit from the program's strong ties to global pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and healthcare companies.
- Develop highly sought-after transferable skills in problem-solving, critical inquiry, and professionalism.