School: School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery
Supervisors: Dr Gemma Arblaster, Dr S Toor, Dr C Codina
Applications accepted all year round
Self-Funded PhD Students Only
About the Project
Low vision and vision impairment can affect children and adults, with congenital or acquired visual or neurological conditions. We are interested in research that evaluates the investigation, diagnosis or management of low vision or vision impairment. We are also interested in evaluating the impact of low vision or vision impairment on the individual and/or their support network, as well as the effect of interventions to support individuals with low vision or vision impairment.
Proposed start date: 01 October 2027
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have a first or upper second class honours degree or significant research experience.
How to apply
Please complete a University Postgraduate Research Application form available here: http://www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/apply
Please clearly state the prospective main supervisor in the respective box and select (Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery) as the department.
Funding Notes
Open to self funded applicants only.
This opportunity is for self-funded applicants who are able to fund this themselves, or obtain funding from another source (Government sponsored etc). This project is for 3.5 years, so applicants will be required to fund 3.5 years of tuition fees and an additional £2,500 per year for 3.5 years to run the project. This is open to both home and overseas applicants.
Further information on tuition fees can be found on the following webpage - View Website
