Key Information Duration Full-time 60 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting August 2027 Apply before Dec 2026 Language English
TOEFL iBT: 90 IELTS: 7 Delivered On Campus Campus Location Berkeley, United States Disciplines Public Health, Health Sciences, Optometry Overview This Ph.D. Vision Science program at University of California, Berkeley emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of vision science research through broad exposure to the basic concepts and techniques used in specialized fields. Features Engaged in laboratory-based and clinical research, our students work with faculty advisers whose research matches their interests. Current research topics include biomedical optics, perception and visual cognition, molecular and cell biology, neuroscience, computational vision, genetics, immunology, microbiology, and clinical science. Programme Structure Courses include: Survey Of Laboratories Student Evening Research Seminar Seeing In Time, Space, And Color Optical And Neural Limits To Vision Ethics Admission Requirements Academic requirements We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme. English requirements TOEFL iBT: 90 IELTS: 7 Other requirements General requirements Transcripts: Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with your application for the departmental initial review. Unofficial transcripts must contain specific information including the name of the applicant, name of the school, all courses, grades, units, & degree conferral (if applicable). Letters of recommendation: Applicants may request online letters of recommendation through the online application system. Hard copies of recommendation letters must be sent directly to the program, by the recommender, not the Graduate Admissions. Evidence of English language proficiency: All applicants who have completed a basic degree from a country or political entity in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency. Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International / Out-of-State / Domestic: 18,679 AUD / year (≈ 13,140 USD / year) Living costs Berkeley, United States 2,488-4,009 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Funding Scholarships Information Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Vision Science.
