Applications for the thesis-based M.S. in Vision Science are accepted three times per year for fall, spring, and summer semesters. Applications for the nonthesis M.S. and the Ph.D. are accepted only once each year.
These deadlines are for domestic applicants only. International applicants should refer to the Office of International Services website for international application deadlines.
The successful candidate for the thesis-based M.S. in Vision Science will have identified a faculty mentor prior to applying. This ensures that there is an opening for the student and that the work can be completed within two years.
IU School of Optometry will provide a scholarship for highly-qualified optometry school applicants who are committed to completing the demanding rigors of both the OD degree and the MS in Vision science. This scholarship is for incoming students.
The typical candidate for the nonthesis Master of Science program is a practitioner who has an undergraduate degree in optometry or its equivalent and is licensed or license eligible to practice optometry in their home country. Nontypical candidates also may be considered. However, they should correspond with the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs before applying.
All applicants—domestic and international—must complete the University Graduate School application. This application will put you in consideration for admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. graduate programs and also for financial aid.
The application fee is $70 for domestic students and for international students. Applications are not reviewed until this fee is paid.
International applicants should work with the Office of International Services to submit supporting documents, including official academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and financial records.
In addition to the basic information on your application, we require three letters of recommendation from former professors, supervisors, professional optometrists, or anyone else who can give an overall honest assessment of your abilities and character. Reference requests are submitted via the online application.
Contact the Office of Student Administration at 812-855-1917 or iubopt@indiana.edu.
You can also visit the office in person:
800 E. Atwater Avenue