Vision Science
Master of Biomedical ScienceSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2019
Overview
The Vision Science Specialisation gives students the opportunity to undertake a substantive research project in a field of choice as well as a broad range of coursework subjects including a professional skills component, as a pathway to PhD study or to the workforce.
Vision Sciences is the study of ocular, systemic and neurological disease, underpinned by foundations in biomedical, computation, statistical or societal expertise. Graduates will have an advanced knowledge and understanding of vision science, with experience investigating problems, critical thinking and analysing experimental data. This specialisation will provide students with a broad understanding of vision sciences and significant experience in a chosen area.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this course, students should have gained:
- familiarity with the kinds of data generated by vision science research programs
- a detailed understanding of selected contemporary issues in the vision sciences
- skills in conducting research in the vision sciences
- skills in designing rigorous experimental programs
- skills in critical assessment of literature
- the ability to present and interpret results of analyses
Last updated: 18 December 2020