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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Optometry

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£27,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PhD Optometry at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Researchers in the Eye and Vision Sciences group work on basic science and clinical projects to (1) improve our current understanding of the structure and function of the human visual system, and (2) investigate current eyecare to develop improved interventions and reduce eyecare disparities. Our PhD/MPhil Optometry programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve your understanding of Optometry. Our postgraduate research in Optometry follows several key themes: Function and Dysfunction The measurement of functional loss in various ophthalmic conditions, along wi... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Function and Dysfunction
Visual Optics and Instrumentation
Ocular Imaging
Visual Psychophysics and Ocular Electrophysiology
Low Vision
Contact Lenses and the Cornea
Myopia
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,000

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£81,000

Home Student Fee

£30,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
4%Studying
12%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
77%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Optometry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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