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PhD/MPhil Applied Vision

City St George's, University of London

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City St George's, University of London

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    City St George's, University of London - Clerkenwell campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Conduct original clinical, applied or fundamental studies in vision research under the supervision of world leading experts at the Centre for Applied Vision Research at City, University London. Our PhD programme provides perfect foundation for practising optometrists who want to add an academic strand to their work, and for scientists with backgrounds in a variety of disciplines who want to further their career in academia, industry or public health.You will pursue original research under the supervision of our expert multidisciplinary research staff who specialise in: visual neuroscience, psychophysics,ocular optics and instrumentation, measurement techniques in vision, and ophthalmic public health.You may have the opportunity to develop scientific understanding of the causes and consequences of various visual impairments(e.g. glaucoma, macular disease, colour deficiencies), via our state-of-the-art City Sight laboratories and clinics and established links with eye-care practitioners, such as nearby Moorfields Eye Hospital. The Full-time duration is 2 – 4 years Part time: 3 – 7 years and PhD by prior publication: 1 – 2 years.

Application deadline

07/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 26,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

City St George's, University of London

City St George's, University of London

  • University League Table

    59th

  • Campus address

    City St George's, University of London - Clerkenwell campus, Northampton Square, London, Greater London, EC1V 0HB, United Kingdom

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Enjoy studying in one of the world's top student cities. Campuses in central and south London also offer great access to top-tier companies and organisations.
Almost all degrees offer the chance of a work placement, a clinical placement, or the opportunity to study abroad. Many are also professionally accredited.
A welcoming and diverse community with student counselling, buddy schemes, Students' Union, active student societies, and an award-winning student centre.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Optometry, Ophthalmics & Orthoptics

    10th out of 14 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    133 65%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    3rd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    12th

    5

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