Contact:
Kent Keyser, PhD
Vision Science Graduate Program
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Vision Science Research Center
Worrell Building/924 S. 18th Street
Birmingham, AL 35294
Telephone: (205) 975-7225
Fax: (205) 934-5725
E-Mail: kkeyser@icare.opt.uab.edu
WWW: http://www.visionscience.uab.edu
Year Established: 1975
Other Degrees Offered: M.S.
Total Number of Faculty: 28
Total Number of Students: 12
US Citizens: 67%
Female: 25%
US Underrepresented minorities: 25%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 25%
Total Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years:
22
Average Number of Years to Complete the Program: not available
Program Description: Vision Science is a multidisciplinary field encompassing events from the physical light stimulus through optical, biochemical, biophysical, and neuronal processes to visual perception.
The primary objective of the graduate program in Vision Science is to train individuals who will make contributions to research and teaching in vision science. To meet this objective, the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees require a core curriculum, covering major topics in vision science along with an individual original research project. Although laboratory and research training are emphasized, students also have opportunities to gain teaching experience. In addition to the course offerings, there is a wide range of graduate courses in other departments of the university to support and enhance the program of the individual student. Subsequent to the core curriculum, the program is designed to meet the individual student's needs and career goals.
Admission Requirements:
Deadline: January 15th
How and Where to Apply: Application information and materials may be obtained from the address provided. Specify program(s) in which you are interested.
Annual Tuition and Fees Costs: $4,500
Approximate Cost of Living Per Year: $6,000
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year: Large variety of apartments, $300-450/month; dormitory rooms, $2,330.
Day-Care Facilities Availability and Costs Per Month: Kindercare on campus; churches in area, $262/child.
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: $10,500-14,000/year plus full tuition and fees. Special fellowship programs available for minority applicants. Student loans and grants available.
How to Apply for Financial Assistance: Inquire at time of application.
Last revised April 15, 2003
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