Applications

PhD Program
By January 13, 2024

News

Entering 2024 Application Now Open

We are happy to announce that the application for our Vision Science PhD program is officially open as of September 13th, 2023!

Oxyopia Fall Lectures

Oxyopia is a seminar series featuring lectures on basic, clinical, and applied research in vision. Click for Fall dates.

Celebrating 100 Years of Optometry and Vision Science

The Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science is celebrating its 100th year! Click for a message from Dean John Flanagan.

New Student Profiles

Read about our 10 new vision science PhD students.

Barry Collin Research Medal Recipient

Congratulations, Dr. Suzanne Fleiszig!

Pabita Dhungel Selected as Ezell Fellow

Congratulations, Pabita!

Faculty

The Vision Science faculty constitute a prestigious group of educators and researchers. Click the arrow to learn more about them, including research interests, contact information and links to lab websites.

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Students

About 40 graduate students are currently enrolled in the Vision Science program. Their backgrounds include degrees in psychology, biology, engineering, computer science, or optometry.

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Admissions

Berkeley is the No. 1 public university in the world. Our students and faculty come from different places and backgrounds, but together we create a vibrant and dynamic community that seeks to create a better world. Join us!

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