The Master of Science in Vision Science (MSVS) Program engages students in advanced study and research of the visual system and prepares them for career success in teaching and/or research in academic settings or application in the ophthalmic industry.
MS Default Curriculum | OD/MS Default Curriculum
MS Default Curriculum
- Students entering with a bachelor of science degree, or equivalent, may complete the Master of Science in Vision Science Program in two years.
- Current default curriculum spreads into five semesters, including one required summer term.
Year 1
| Fall |
Credits |
|---|
| VSC-515: Visual Optics I |
2 |
| VSC-503/OPT-560: Evidence-Based Research & Practice |
1 |
| VSC-521/OPT-531: Anatomy, Biochemistry, & Physiology of the Eye I |
3.5 |
| OPT-531L: Anatomy, Biochemistry, & Physiology of the Eye I Lab |
0 |
| VSC-523: Neuroanatomy of Visual Pathway |
2 |
| VSC-701: MS Vision Research Colloquium |
1 |
| VSC-702: Research Methods |
1.5 |
| Total |
11 |
| Spring |
Credits |
|---|
| VSC-516: Visual optics II (with lab) |
2 |
| VSC-522/OPT-532: Anatomy, Biochemistry, & Physiology of the Eye II |
3 |
| OPT-532L: Anatomy, Biochemistry, & Physiology of the Eye II lab |
0 |
| VSC-701: MS Vision Research Colloquium |
1 |
| VSC-751: Vision Science Seminar I |
3 |
| VSC-756: Independent Study (to explore thesis topics) |
1 |
| Total |
10 |
| Summer |
Credits |
|---|
| VSC-641/OPT-711: Normal & Abnormal Eye Movement |
1.5 |
| VSC-660: Practice of Clinical Skills |
1 |
| VSC-703: Introduction to Statistics |
2 |
| VSC-752: Vision Science Seminar II (Visual Perception) |
3 |
| VSC-756: Independent Study |
2 |
| Total |
9.5 |
Year 2
| Fall |
Credits |
|---|
| VSC-502 Scientific & Clinical Writing |
1.5 |
| VSC-791: Thesis Research |
3 |
| VSC-803 Advanced Statistics |
2 |
| VSC-8#1 Advanced MS/PhD Seminar |
3 |
| Total |
9.5 |
| Spring |
Credits |
|---|
| VSC-791: Thesis Research |
2 |
| Total |
2 |
Total Credit Hours: 42
OD/MS Default Curriculum
- if accepted by spring term of 1st-yr OD study
Year 1
| Spring |
Credits |
|---|
| VSC-701: MS Vision Research Colloquium |
1 |
| VSC-751: Vision Science Seminar II |
3 |
| Total |
4 |
| Summer |
Credits |
|---|
| VSC-703: Intro to Statistics |
2 |
| VSC-752: Vision Science Seminar II |
3 |
| VSC-756: Independent Study |
2 |
| Total |
7 |
Year 2
| Fall |
Credits |
|---|
| VSC-701: Vision Research Colloquium |
1 |
| VSC-702: Research Methods |
1.5 |
| VSC-756: Independent Study |
1 |
| Total |
3.5 |
| Spring |
Credits |
|---|
| VSC-791: Thesis Research |
1 |
| VSC-8#1:PhD/MS Advanced Seminar |
3 |
| Total |
4 |
Year 3
| Summer |
Credits |
|---|
| VSC-791: Thesis Research |
2 |
| Total |
2 |
| Fall |
Credits |
|---|
| VSC-791: Thesis Research |
1 |
| VSC-803: Advanced Statistics |
2 |
| Total |
3 |
| Spring |
Credits |
|---|
| VSC-502: Scientific & Clinical Writing |
1.5 |
| VSC-791: Thesis Research |
1 |
| Total |
2.5 |
Total Credit Hours: 26
