Handbook

Students in this course will undertake research under the supervision of an academic in the School of Optometry and Vision Science. Advanced training will be given in selected areas of vision science, including a supervised program that emphasises the use of specialised techniques relevant to the research area (for example laboratory-based, clinical or public heath techniques/applications), A written literature review and research proposal, ethics application and final research thesis are required. In addition, this course includes regular attendance at seminars. During the Honours year, students will be required to present two research seminars in the School of Optometry and Vision Science.

This course is only available to students undertaking Vision Science Honours within the School of Optometry and Vision Science, Faculty of Science. The course runs for the a whole year and requires enrolment each term, for 3 terms (16UOC each term). Applications are only accepted to commence in T1 or T3. All enrolment in VISN4016 should be with School's consent to ensure that students are only able to enrol if they have an appropriate project and supervisor.