[visionlist] The Graduate Program in Physiological Optics & Vision Science at the University of Houston College of Optometry

[Frishman, Laura J]

The Graduate Program in Physiological Optics & Vision Science at the University of Houston College of Optometry is now accepting applications for its doctoral (PhD) and master of science (MS) programs.
The deadline for applications for Fall 2026 is January 31, 2026
How to apply: How to apply - College of Optometry<https://www.opt.uh.edu/education/graduate-programs/how-to-apply.cfm>
The Graduate Program provides students with a broad base of knowledge in the vision sciences, as well as the resources and environment for students
to develop expertise in specific areas of interest in vision research. Students receive tuition fellowships and stipends as teaching or research assistants.
Graduate students work side-by side with collaborative group of accomplished  basic, clinical and translational vision scientists studying normal and abnormal visual processes using a variety of approaches ranging from molecular and cellular, to behavioral and optical:
(Research - College of Optometry (uh.edu)<https://www.opt.uh.edu/research/>.
Research areas of focus include: Biomedical Optics, Visual Neuroscience, Ocular Biology and Clinical and Translational Research
(https://www.opt.uh.edu/research/areas-of-focus/). Clicking on each focus area on the website shows the faculty engaged in research in that area.
 Faculty biographies including research interests and contact information can be found in  the College Directory  College Directory - College of Optometry<https://www.opt.uh.edu/about/college-directory/index.cfm>.
Educational requirements include a minimum of a BS degree (or equivalent) in biological or physical sciences, engineering, optometry or medicine.
The ideal candidate would have research interests and experience in vision or related sciences.
The link below provides more information about our PhD and MS programs:
https://www.opt.uh.edu/education/graduate-programs/

Questions about applying or the graduate program may be sent to rrattelade at Central.UH.edu<mailto:rrattelade at Central.UH.edu>   or call 1 (713) 743-1885.
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Laura J Frishman, PhD

Moores Professor

Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research

College of Optometry

University of Houston

4401 Martin Luther King Blvd

505 JDA rm 2195

Houston, TX 77204-2020

713 743 1972

Lfrishman at uh.edu<mailto:Lfrishman at uh.edu>; Lfrishma at central.uh.edu


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