Overview

About the program

The Vision Science program at the University of the Incarnate Word provides a broad, graduate-level core curriculum in vision science, optics, binocular vision, ocular anatomy, physiology, genetics, statistics, and research methodology.

Successful candidates receive - depth training to conduct basic, applied and/or clinical vision research, achieve proficiency in developing and presenting basic and advanced material as effective lectures in small to large classes, grand rounds, continuing education venues, and as peer-reviewed presentation at major national and international meetings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Vision Science
Binocular Vision & Ocular Motility
Genomics Medicine
Ocular Physiology
Research Statistics
Teaching In Vision Science
Visual and Applied Optics
Clinical Ocular Anatomy
Functional Neuroanatomy
Research Methodology and Dissertation Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00

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No application deadline or fee

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Antonio, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

142 _(verbal)

143 _{(quantitative)}

3 _(analytical)

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to vision science from an accredited university
Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and/or professional schools
Two Letters of recommendation from professional colleagues, instructors or professors
Official score report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
International students: Official score report of English proficiency test
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Conditional admission allowed; retention based on performance in core curriculum

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42900 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42900 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

42900 USD / year

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Living costs

San Antonio

United States

972 - 1507 USD / month

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Antonio

Funding

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