Program Overview
The PhD in Vision Science at UAB provides a comprehensive understanding of the eye and its functions, preparing graduates for careers in industry, research, academia, and related fields. The program emphasizes ocular biology, systems neuroscience, biomedical optics, and patient-based vision research. Students must complete a dissertation and publish a scientific article, and can customize their curriculum with elective courses to align with their interests and career goals.
Program Outline
The program aims to prepare graduates for careers in industry, research, academia, and other related fields. The curriculum focuses on four key themes: ocular biology, systems neuroscience, biomedical optics, and patient-based vision research.
Careers:
The program prepares students for careers in industry, research, academia, and other related fields.
Other:
The program requires students to complete a dissertation and publish at least one scientific article on their research. Students will also take core courses that prepare them for public presentations and literature reviews. The curriculum includes required courses in Optics, Ocular Biology, Mechanisms of Ocular Disease, and Visual Neuroscience. Students can also customize a portion of their curriculum by choosing elective courses that align with their research interests and career goals.
