Curriculum | Vision Science (MS)
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-511/OPT-501: Geometric, Physical, & Visual Optics I | 3 |
| OPT-501L: Geometric, Physical, & Visual Optics I Lab | 0 |
| 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-751: Vision Science Seminar I | 2 |
| VSC-701: MS Vision Research Colloquium | 1 |
| VSC-503/OPT-560: Evidence-Based Research & Practice | 1 |
| Total | 10.5 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-512/OPT-502: Geometric, Physical, & Visual Optics II | 3 |
| OPT-502L: Geometric, Physical, & Visual Optics II Lab | 0 |
| VSC-522/OPT-532: Anatomy, Biochemistry, & Physiology of the Eye II | 3 |
| OPT-532L: Anatomy, Biochemistry, & Physiology of the Eye II | 0 |
| VSC-701: MS Vision Research Colloquium | 1 |
| VSC-752: Vision Science Seminar II | 2 |
| VSC-502: Scientific & Clinical Writing | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-523: Neuroanatomy of Visual Pathway | 2 |
| VSC-641/OPT-711: Normal & Abnormal Eye Movement | 1.5 |
| VSC-660: 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 | 10 |
Year 2
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-642/OPT-662: Visual Perception & Sensation | 4 |
| VSC-791: Thesis Research | 2 |
| VSC-803: Advanced Statistics | 2 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-513/OPT-503: Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics | 4 |
| OPT-503L.0#: Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics Lab | 0 |
| VSC-791: Thesis Research | 2 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
Total Credit Hours: 46.5
OD/MS Default Curriculum
- if accepted by spring term of 1st-yr OD study
Year 1
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-502: Scientific & Clinical Writing | 1 |
| VSC-701: Vision Research Colloquium | 1 |
| VSC-752: Graduate Seminar in Vision Science II | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-753: Graduate Seminar in Vision Science III | 2 |
| VSC-702: Research Methodology | 1.5 |
| VSC-703: Intro to Statistics | 2 |
| Total | 5.5 |
Year 2
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-701: Vision Research Colloquium | 1 |
| VSC-751: Graduate Seminar in Vision Science I | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-756: Independent Study (or elective) | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
Year 3
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-791: Thesis Research | 2 |
| VSC-803: Advanced Statistics | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC-791: Thesis Research | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
Total Credit hours: 20.5