Overview

Key features

Vision Science from University of the Incarnate Word provides students the opportunity to earn a degree which satisfies the prerequisite requirements for entrance into UIWRSO as well as majority of prerequisite courses for medical, dental, and other health-related professional schools.

Students who complete a B.S. in Vision Science will be well prepared and well positioned to enter a number of areas:

Careers

Doctoral degree in optometry

Professional degrees in other health-related areas

Graduate degrees in vision science or other biomedical sciences

Employment with contact lens companies and corporations: sales, development, research

Employment with optical lens frames manufacturers: sales, development, research

Pharmaceutical sales representative or pharmaceutical research

Low vision rehabilitation trainer and technician

Research assistant in the field of optics, environmental vision, or visual ergonomics

Vision insurance staff or auditor

Ophthalmic office manager

Optical project manager

Research assistant in any biomedical or physical field

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Visual Optics

Visual Pharmacological Science

Public Health & Epidemiology

Ophthalmic Lenses & Optical Dsgn

Ocular Disease

Neuroscience of the Visual System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Prospective freshmen are encouraged to apply by February 1st, however applications from qualified students are reviewed on a continuous, or rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Antonio, United States

Disciplines

Optometry View 32 other Bachelors in Optometry in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Application

Official high school transcript in English

Proof of English Proficiency

Copy of passport and any visa you hold for the United States

Proof of Financial Support

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36450 USD / year

≈ 36450 USD / year
Out-of-State

36450 USD / year

≈ 36450 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36450 USD / year

≈ 36450 USD / year

Living costs

San Antonio

United States

972 - 1507 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Antonio

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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