The Master of Science in Vision Science is a research-based graduate degree. See the "Main Resources - Databases" tab of this guide to access the Optometry-specific databases where you can find evidence-based articles and ebooks. Use your Ketchum email and password to log in to our subscription-based content when prompted.
Each student must write a thesis paper based on the student's research activities. The thesis must be of publication quality. See this link for further detail on coursework required to complete the thesis. See this link to find full details on the binding procedures. The thesis format is outlined below - the general writing style and formatting of citations should follow the guidelines of vision science journals (e.g., Optometry and Vision Science).
Front Cover: color M13A (see Librarian)
Three blank pages
Cover page with signatures
Acknowledgement page (optional)
Title page
Abstract (first numbered page)
Table of contents
List of Figures
List of Tables (the format is the same as for Figures)
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
Bibliography – the references should be numbered as they appear in the thesis.
Appendices – This section should start with a single page that lists all the Appendices similar to the previous List of Figures and List of Tables. The Appendices are numbered as they occur in the thesis (i.e., Appendix 1, Appendix 2, etc.). The page numbers are continuous with the Bibliography.
Three blank pages
Back cover
