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PhD of Optometry
University of the Incarnate Word
- San Antonio, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
The doctorate prepares students to examine, Diagnose, Treat and manage eye and vision conditions.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and conduct concepts and methods in Optometry to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Year one covers anatomy
- Physiology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Optometrist
- Residency positions
Curriculum
- Year one covers anatomy
- Physiology
- Microbiology
- Neuroanatomy
- Optics and eye-exam methods
- Year two eye disease
- Vision physiology and binocular vision with summer primary care
- Later years patient care
- Specialty rotations
- Contact lenses and practice management.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Prerequisite bachelor degree or coursework set by each professional school
- Admission tests and GPA are programme-specific (e.g. OAT
- MCAT)
- English proficiency proof
- Application through the school's service.
Accepted academic background
Baccalaureate degree or prerequisites set by each professional school, Programme-specific application service
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 83
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEIC 700
- PTE Academic 56
- Cambridge C1
- Duolingo 115
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Degree Certificate
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Proof of Financial Support
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $44,187 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $55 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Broadway Campus, San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Rosenberg School of Optometry |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | University of the Incarnate Word offers scholarships to students in selected academic and professional programs. The published international freshman and transfer merit award ranges apply to first undergraduate degrees only. Graduate and professional applicants must verify program-specific awards. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $44,187 USD per year. The application fee is $55 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,058 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 83, IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 700, PTE Academic 56, Cambridge C1, Duolingo 115, IELTS 6.5.