Applied Vision -Doctor of Philosophy
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    Applied Vision -Doctor of Philosophy

    City, University of London
    City, University of London
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, London
    University Rank:#352
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 19,268 / Year
    Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

    Applied Vision -Doctor of Philosophy

    About

    Our PhD programme provides perfect foundation for practising optometrists who want to add an academic strand to their work, and for scientists with backgrounds in a variety of disciplines who want to further their career in academia, industry or public health.

    You will pursue original research under the supervision of our expert multidisciplinary research staff who specialise in: visual neuroscience, psychophysics,ocular optics and instrumentation, measurement techniques in vision, and ophthalmic public health.

    You may have the opportunity to develop scientific understanding of the causes and consequences of various visual impairments(e.g. glaucoma, macular disease, colour deficiencies), via our state-of-the-art City Sight laboratories and clinics and established links with eye-care practitioners, such as nearby Moorfields Eye Hospital.

    Conduct original clinical, applied or fundamental studies in vision research under the supervision of world leading experts at the Centre for Applied Vision Research at City, University London.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Entry requirements vary by subject area, so applicants should approach academic staff working in their area of interest to discuss their proposal ahead of, submitting an application.

    Applicants should preferably hold a Masters degree (with Distinction or Merit) in a relevant discipline and have past experience of research or professional expertise in their area of interest, with an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution in a relevant discipline normally being a minimum requirement.

    Where an applicant's academic profile shows no evidence of training in research methods, it may be recommended that they first complete an MSc or MRes programme to prepare them for MPhil/PhD studies.

    For our Clinical MRes programme, applicants must be registered with a clinical professional group such as Medicine, Optometry or other Allied Health professions.

    For more information see our main entry requirements page.

    English requirements

    For applicants whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of at least 7 (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing) is required.

    Visa requirements

    If you are not from the European Economic Area / Switzerland and you are coming to study in the UK, you may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study.

    The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    19,268 / year

    Applied Vision -Doctor of Philosophy

    City, University of London

    City, University of London

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London

    Go to Official Website