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Before you start your application, you should:

• Discover more about the research area you’re interested in.
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• and speak to them about your suitability for the project.
• Understand how your project is funded and, if you are applying for a self-funded project, consider how you plan on funding your project and discuss this with the listed supervisor.

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• and contact the project supervisor to talk to them about your suitability for the project; OR
• Determine your own research project and title, in this research area and contact them to discuss potentially supervising your research.

Supporting documents

You'll also need to make sure you have the following documents before you start your application:

• Personal statement
• Certificates and transcripts
• CV
• Confirmation of funding (if you are self-funded)
• English language ability
• Names and details of two referees to support your application

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Any missing information may delay the processing of your application.

Application deadlines

The deadline for applying for postgraduate research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health depends on when you intend to start your research and how your project is funded.

If you are applying for one of our funded programmes, please refer to the deadlines detailed on the .

If you’re applying for a project that isn’t part of one of these programmes, our final application deadlines are:

• January 2026 entry: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
• April 2026 entry: Thursday, 15 January 2026
• September 2026 entry: Tuesday, 15 June 2026

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 that will improve your understanding of Optometry.

Our postgraduate research in Optometry followsseveral key themes:

• Function and Dysfunction

The measurement of functional loss in various ophthalmic conditions, along with the evaluation and development of measurement technologies forms the basis of this theme.

• Visual Optics and Instrumentation

Optimal visual performance depends on the production and maintenance of a high-quality optical image on the central retina. In practice, the image may be degraded by refractive error, a failure to focus (accommodate) accurately, optical aberrations and scattering.

• Ocular Imaging

Researchers in ocular imaging use a spectrum of innovative techniques to visualise the tissues of the eye, from the corneal layers to the retina and the optic nerve head.

• Visual Psychophysics and Ocular Electrophysiology

Visual psychophysics explores the relationship between a range of visual stimuli and the sensations they evoke, whilst ocular electrophysiology investigates the signals passing along the visual pathway.

• Low Vision

Research in low vision concentrates on the design of aids, training in their use, and the appropriate measurement of treatment outcomes.

• Contact Lenses and the Cornea

Research into optimising the clinical performance of contact lenses and understanding the response of the ocular surface to contact lenses and their care solutions.

• Myopia

Research intothe development of shortsightedness in childhood and interventions to manage its progression.

Training and development

All of our postgraduate researchers attend the Doctoral Academy Training Programme delivered by the Researcher Development . The programme provides key transferable skills and equips our postgraduate researchers with the tools to progress beyond their research degree into influential positions within academia, industry and consultancy. The emphasis is on enhancing skills critical to developing early-stage researchers and professionals, whether they relate to effective communication, disseminating research findings and project management skills.

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Your postgraduate research degree will open up a range of career opportunities after you graduate. Find out more on the  Careers Ìý±è²¹²µ±ð.