Study PhD (School of Optometry and Vision Science) at University of Bradford in the UK, School of Optometry and Vision Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

School of Optometry and Vision Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£19,500.00 (US$ 25,183) per year

There may be an additional bench fee of £5,000 or £10,000 dependant on the research project. This will be determined by the Faculty at the point of application.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

City Campus

Richmond Road,

Bradford,

West Yorkshire,

BD7 1DP, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£19,500.00 (US$ 25,183) per year

There may be an additional bench fee of £5,000 or £10,000 dependant on the research project. This will be determined by the Faculty at the point of application.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

City Campus

Richmond Road,

Bradford,

West Yorkshire,

BD7 1DP, Northern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

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.Selection of PGR students will be subject to successful interview (either in person or by video or conference call) by the supervisory team and one independent member of academic staff with significant PGR supervisory experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.