PhD (School of Optometry and Vision Science)
University of Bradford
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Bradford

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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 perceptionVisual development and myopiaOcular imagingAge-related eye diseaseClinical optometry including service delivery/evaluation, contact lenses and refractionVision-related effects on quality of life and daily activitiesResearch in the School is commonly carried out in collaboration with external organisations ...Read more

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.

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62/101
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106th
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06 Feb 24

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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.

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£4,786 per year

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£24,180 per year

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£24,180 per year

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University of Bradford
Richmond Road Bradford BD7 1DP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Frizinghall  1.2 miles away
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