Overview
The Collaborative Specialization in Vision Research prepares students for interdisciplinary and translational research in human, animal, or computer vision. Students will learn the computational and biological basis of seeing and how it helps to act successfully in the world. Students will learn from vision researchers using a broad range of experimental and theoretical approaches. This will prepare them for careers in academic, industrial, or public sector settings in vision research and related fields. They will also be introduced to translational approaches to moving vision research results from the lab to application in the clinic, community, or industry.
Collaborative Specialization in Vision Research
Admission Requirements
Students pursuing thesis and dissertation-based graduate degrees in the listed graduate programs may apply for the Collaborative Graduate Specialization in Vision Research. Students must undertake thesis/dissertation research supervised by a member of the Centre for Vision Research (CVR). With permission of the specialization coordinator, students under the supervision of another member of the graduate faculty may enrol in the specialization if a member of the CVR serves on their supervisory committee and will act as the specialization faculty advisor.
Specialization Requirements
In addition to the requirements of their home graduate program, students seeking the Collaborative Graduate Specialization in Vision Research must successfully complete the following requirements:
- GS/VIS GS/PSYC 60010.0 Seminar in Vision Research
- A research thesis or dissertation in vision research (broadly defined, including visual neuroscience, visual psychophysics, visually-guided motor action, visualization, visual cognition, computer vision, image processing, visual human factors, and clinical vision science). This will be confirmed following the oral exam by the CVR member supervising the student (or the specialization faculty advisor).
- Experiential Breadth Requirement: Students must demonstrate engagement in academic and scholarly activities in vision research at York.
How to Apply
York University graduate students in the graduate programs listed below, undertaking thesis/dissertation research supervised by a member of the Centre for Vision Research (CVR), can apply for the specialization by:
- Completing an online application form
- Enrolling in PSYC6001/VIS6001
How to Complete and Graduate
When it is time to graduate, you should:
- Complete your experience requirement and thesis (completion form)
- Apply for the specialization when applying to graduate using this form (.pdf) and send it to Irit to get it certified.
Experiential Breadth Requirement (EBR)
The Experiential Breadth Requirement (EBR) provides students with opportunities to engage with the broader vision research community at York and beyond. Activities that are eligible for the EBR are deliberately broadly defined to allow for those that best support the personal and professional growth of the student, as identified by the students with support from faculty. Students will normally meet the minimum expectations for the EBR by:
- Participating in one or more aspects of applied vision research
- Demonstrating practical application of methods, applications, research leadership, research dissemination, research networking, etc., beyond those required for the thesis or dissertation
- Communicating or documenting these experiences through reports, presentations, or other approved means
- Actively engaging in the equivalent of at least 1 week of sustained full-time work (i.e., 37.5 hours), which can be distributed over a longer time period.
Students should request pre-approval of the EBR activity by the Specialization Coordinator using this proposal form. They must identify an individual(s) in a position to confirm their performance and successful completion (e.g. an internship supervisor). Following the activities, students must document successful completion of the EBR on this approval form.
Participating Graduate Programs
Have Questions?
Connect with the Director of Centre for Vision Research, Dr. Rob Allison:
By Phone: 416-736-5659
By Email: cvrdir@yorku.ca