Stream

Vision Science - VISNA13926

Stream Summary

Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science

School: School of Optometry and Vision Science

Contact: www.optom.unsw.edu.au

Program: 3926 - Science / Fine Arts

Award(s):

Bachelor of Science (Major)

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Stream Outline

Vision Science is the study of the sensory processes that underlie vision and understanding of vision-related technologies.

It is designed for students who wish to pursue a laboratory/industry focused research career by providing broad and coherent knowledge in relevant topics such as: Optics, anatomy and functioning of the eye, eye disorders, clinical optometry, ocular therapy, sensation and perception, psychophysics, and research design and methods.

Stream Structure

A major in Vision Science is comprised of 66 units of credit of courses as follows:

Stage 1

Semester 1
Semester 2
The following courses are not required, but are recommended as good complementary courses for this major.
Students who intend to take Psychology electives in Stages 2 and 3 should take these courses:
Stage 2

Semester 1
Semester 2
The following courses are not required, but are recommended as good complementary courses for this major.
Stage 3

Semester 1
Semester 2
The following courses are not required, but are recommended as good complementary courses for this major.

Notes

  1. Students are advised to select their courses carefully to ensure prerequisites for Stage 2 and 3 electives are met.
  2. For students enrolled in, or applying for a transfer into a Bachelor of Advanced Science (3972) with a major in Vision Science, the course VISN1101 Seeing the World: Perspectives from Vision Science (6 UOC) will be counted in-place of SCIF1121/1131.
  3. It is highly recommended that Advanced Science students majoring in Vision Science take SCIF2041 and SCIF3041 in Stages 2 and 3.
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Study Levels

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