University of Melbourne

Program Information

Degree Offered

MSc (Vision Sciences)

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Vision Sciences is the study of ocular, systemic and neurological disease, underpinned by foundations in biomedical, computation, statistical or societal expertise. Graduates will have an advanced knowledge and understanding of vision science, with experience investigating problems, critical thinking and analysing experimental data.

This stream will provide students with a broad understanding of vision sciences and significant experience in a chosen specialisation. Students will have the ability to undertake independent research in vision sciences with the potential to progress to a PhD degree.

Students entering this stream are expected to have organised an academic supervisor within the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences as part of the application process.

Course structure
The Master of Science - Vision Sciences comprises core subjects (Graduate Seminars in Vision Sciences and The eye and vision: A window to disease, approved science electives, Professional Tools and a substantial research project.

Delivery mode and duration
This is a 2 year full-time course, and is available part-time. All program subjects are delivered on-campus (Parkville). Mid-year entry is available.

Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a major in an appropriate discipline with at least an H3 (65%) in the major, or equivalent.

Appropriate disciplines include:

•Anatomy
•Cell Biology
•Immunology
•Neuroscience
•Ophthalmology
•Pharmacology
•Psychology
•Zoology
•Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
•Computer Science
•Mathematics & Statistics
•Optics
•Orthoptics
•Physics
•Veterinary Science
•Biotechnology
•Genetics
•Microbiology
•Optometry
•Pathology
•Physiology
•Vision Science

How to apply
It is required that you pre-arrange your research project supervisor prior to applying. The find an expert website will assist in this process.

Students interested in applying for this program are encouraged to complete the following hardcopy Application Form. For further assistance with this process, please contact the Graduate School of Science Admissions Team.

Please note that online applications for this program are currently unavailable and you are required to make a hardcopy application.

Career prospects
Graduates may find employment in:

•Commercial & government laboratories
•Management
•Imaging technology design, sales & consulting
•Science outreach and communication
•Policy development
•Scientific &/or medical industries sales & service
•Health & ergonomic design & regulation
•Project management
•Commercial, optometric, or industrial spin-offs.

MSc (Vision Sciences) graduates may also transition into a PhD in the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes