Curriculum | Vision Science MSVS
MSVS Curriculum for Bachelor's Degree-Holders (updated on April 27, 2018)
Students entering with a bachelor of science degree, or the equivalent, can complete the Master of Science in Vision Science Program in two years.
Year 1
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-503: Evidence-Based Research & Practice | 1 |
| VSC-514: Clinical Optics | 4 |
| VSC-514L: Clinical Optics Lab | 0 |
| VSC-521: Anatomy, Biochemistry, & Physiology of the Eye I | 3.5 |
| OPT-531L.02: Anatomy, Biochemistry, & Physiology of the Eye I Lab | 0 |
| VSC-701: MS Vision Research Colloquium | 1 |
| Total | 9.5 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-522: Anatomy, Biochemistry, & Physiology of the Eye II | 3 |
| OPT-532L.0#: Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology of the Eye II Lab | 0 |
| VSC-513: Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics | 4 |
| OPT-503L.0# Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics Lab | 0 |
| VSC-701: MS Vision Research Colloquium | 1 |
| VSC-752: Vision Science Seminar II | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-504: Scientific & Clinical Writing | 1 |
| VSC-523: Neuroanatomy of Visual Pathway | 2 |
| VSC-600: Practice of Clinical Skills | 1 |
| VSC-702: Research Methodology | 1.5 |
| VSC-703: Introduction to Statistics | 2 |
| VSC-753: Vision Science Seminar III | 2 |
| Total | 9.5 |
Year 2
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-642: Visual Perception & Sensation | 4 |
| VSC-751: Vision Science Seminar I | 2 |
| VSC-791: Thesis Research | 2 |
| VSC-803: Advanced Statistics | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-641: Normal & Abnormal Eye Movements | 1.5 |
| VSC-791: Thesis Research | 2 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
* A total of 46 credit hours is required, including 4 credits of elective courses.
** A one-time two credits of OPT 995 Thesis Research is required. OPT 995 Thesis Research can be taken many times to fulfill the requirement of 4 credits of electives.
Total Credit Hours Toward MS Degree: 46
Note: Students matriculated before August 2015 need to take 41 credit hours, spread out in five semesters.
MSVS Curriculum for OD Students or Degree-Holders (updated on July 27, 2015)
Year 1
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| OPT 991: Research & Data Analysis Methods, Part 1 | 2 |
| OPT 992: Research & Data Analysis Methods, Part 2 | 2 |
| OPT 913: Vision Science Seminar III | 2 |
| OPT 933: Vision Research Colloquium | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
... and other OD coursework
Year 2
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| OPT 911: Vision Science Seminar I | 2 |
| OPT 923: Research Methodology | 2 |
| OPT 933: Vision Research Colloquium | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| OPT 912: Vision Science Seminar II | 2 |
| OPT 933: Vision Research Colloquium | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| OPT 995: Thesis Research | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
... and other OD coursework
Year 3
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| OPT 995: Thesis Research (or other 900-level elective) | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| OPT 995: Thesis Research (or other 900-level elective) | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
... and other OD coursework
Total Credits Toward MS Degree: 21