UAB验光学校的OD / MS组合学位课程为学生做好了将临床验光与视觉科学的临床和/或基础研究相结合的职业准备的准备。该计划包括基础科学，研究和临床培训的结合，面向具有杰出学术资格并且非常有动力从事临床科学家工作的学生。联合学位可以在UAB验光学校的四年验光教育中完成。学生必须具有3.0 GPA并被UAB验光学校专业学位课程录取或接受。完成至少30个学时的时间选择一个正式的研究生委员会进行候选资格（获得研究项目建议的批准）进行正式的公开演讲并获得论文的批准
The OD/MS combined degree program at the UAB School of Optometry prepares students for careers that combine clinical optometry and clinical and/or basic research in vision science. The program, which involves a combination of basic science, research and clinical training, is for students who have outstanding scholastic qualifications and are highly motivated to pursue careers as clinician-scientists. The combined degree can be completed during the four years of optometric education at the UAB School of Optometry. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled or accepted into the UAB School of Optometry professional degree program.