Bradford,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (School of Optometry and Vision Science) in Bradford United Kingdom | University of Bradford
University of Bradford
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Bradford United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
24,180
(c. USD32,468.9)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The doctoral program at Bradford's Optometry and Vision Science School involves cross-disciplinary research employing diverse methodologies across these key fields:
Fundamental visual processing and perception studies
Eye development and nearsightedness research
Ocular imaging technologies
Age-related vision disorders
Clinical optometry practice, including service assessment, contact lens studies, and refractive techniques
Impact of vision on life quality and everyday functioning
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Faculty research is very important and recruitment of high-quality postgraduate research students is a key part of the Faculty of Life Sciences strategic plan.
Typical applicants would hold a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in optometry, psychology, orthoptics, medicine, statistics, or another related discipline.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, we ask for a minimum standard entry requirement of 6.0 IELTS (with sub tests not lower than 5.5).
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
This is administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service) in the USA. You will need to achieve an overall score of at least 80*, and sub-tests not less than 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking if you require a Student Visa.
Typical applicants would hold a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in optometry, psychology, orthoptics, medicine, statistics, or another related discipline.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, we ask for a minimum standard entry requirement of 6.0 IELTS (with sub tests not lower than 5.5).
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
This is administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service) in the USA. You will need to achieve an overall score of at least 80*, and sub-tests not less than 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking if you require a Student Visa.
Tuition
GBP
24,180