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Why Earn a PhD in Vision Science?

The terminal degree for vision science researchers, the PhD in Vision Science at Pacific prepares you for professional scientific inquiry through a combination of cutting-edge research, advanced experimentation and expert mentorship. A PhD in Vision Science from Pacific means not only the opportunity to delve fully into an area of vision science that you’re passionate about, but the ability to present those findings in a way that refines your science writing and communication skills. Simply put, if you want to innovate at the highest level and test theories that could meaningfully impact the lives of others, a PhD in Vision Science from Pacific can get you there.  

This is due largely to the close cooperation between Pacific’s Vision Science, Optometry and Healthcare Professions programs, all of which share the abundant resources of the Pacific community to research, develop and implement better health outcomes for those most in need. Through resources like Pacific’s accessible EyeClinics across the region, close partnerships with local, national and international health organizations and community outreach programs like the Pacific EyeVan, finding ways not only to participate in vision science research, but also help those in your backyard, are abundant.

Collaboration is at the heart of Pacific’s healthcare, optometry and vision science programs, with all involved finding ways to support one another’s research and services goals. Through your PhD in vision science you’ll have the opportunity to pioneer new studies alongside healthcare professionals who are experts in their disciplines. OTs, psychologists, athletic trainers and more can participate in new vision science research, with PhD candidates in vision science leading the way. But this collaboration isn’t limited only to healthcare science. Faculty, students and alumni in physics, computer science, chemistry — to name only a few — can partner to solve vision problems and blaze new trail in vision science research.