Program Overview
The Vision Science at Pacific University Oregon is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Vision Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Forest Grove, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Vision Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Geometric & Physical Optics with Lab
- Anatomy of the Visual System with Lab
- Graduate Seminar in Vision Science I
- Research Methodology
- Vision Research Colloquium
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for consideration by the MSVS Program Committee, you must meet the minimum requirements
- A bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Applicants with an OD degree from an ACOE accredited optometric program are encouraged to apply with emphasis on a chosen specialty area
- A satisfactory performance (C or higher) on all undergraduate prerequisites
- Valid proof of English language proficiency.
- You must hold a bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent). Equivalency is determined by Vision Science Program Committee
All prerequisite courses listed above must be completed with a grade of C or higher (grades of C- or lower are not acceptable).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Pacific University Oregon directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Pacific University Oregon
Pacific University Oregon
Hillsboro, United States
For more than 175 years, Pacific University has provided high-quality, high-access education that empowers students to uplift themselves and their communities. Founded as a school for orphans,...
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
