"Doing a research degree at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW, is a wonderful experience. I am midway through a Phd programme in developmental colour vision research and have the privilege to be working with some very enthusiastic and highly respected scientific researchers and teachers. The staff, both general and academic, conscientiously strive to create an environment that is ideal for intellectual enquiry. No question is too trivial and when the question relates to the intricacies of the ocular and visual system, there are bound to be many questions so access to advisors is essential and highly appreciated. The School, itself, is part of the University of New South Wales, internationally reknowned and attracting students with enquiring minds from around the world. There is an active inter-disciplinary postgraduate network, allowing for a broader experience to university life for both local and international students."

Ms Mei-Ying Boon (PhD Student November, 2003)

Research for a PhD or an MSc can be carried out over a diverse range of areas and disciplines as reflected by the variety of backgrounds of our current staff and postgraduate students. Areas in which postgraduate students may undertake research include Clinical Optometry, pure and applied research with clinical significance and basic research.

Candidates may commence either research degree at any stage during the academic year.

Possible topics include:
-Corneal anatomy, physiology and pathology
-Contact lenses
-Visual electrophysiology and psychophysics
-Aetiology of refractive error
-Binocular vision
-Colour vision
-Clinical Optometry, including refractive anomalies, clinical instrumentation, clinical techniques, population studies, corneal topography and patient management
-Occupational and public health optometry
-Eye movements
-Assessment of vision in infants

See the Postgraduate Programs Handbook for further information.

Enquiries may be directed to the Postgraduate (Research) Co-ordinator:
Dr Blanka Golebiowski
Telephone: 61-2-9385 4502
Email: Dr Blanka Golebiowski