Master's in Vision Sciences 12 months Postgraduate Program By Université de Montréal |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

10,858 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Through its 2 options, this professional master's program leads either to the development of skills to work with people with visual impairments, or to the deepening of knowledge to promote the evolution of the practice of optometry. The choice is yours! Whether you have a degree in optometry or not, whether you have a visual impairment or not, this is a varied program leading to inspiring and diverse career opportunities.

The only Canadian university to offer a master's degree in visual impairment intervention, UdeM offers world-renowned training allowing you to work with people with visual impairments, while investing in applied and clinical research. This program is also offered in English.

Are you more interested in scientific research in the field of vision sciences? Promoting an interdisciplinary approach, the Clinical Intervention and Research option is intended for those who are committed to developing and promoting optometry throughout the world.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Through its 2 options, this professional master's program leads either to the development of skills to work with people with visual impairments, or to the deepening of knowledge to promote the evolution of the practice of optometry. The choice is yours! Whether you have a degree in optometry or not, whether you have a visual impairment or not, this is a varied program leading to inspiring and diverse career opportunities.

The only Canadian university to offer a master's degree in visual impairment intervention, UdeM offers world-renowned training allowing you to work with people with visual impairments, while investing in applied and clinical research. This program is also offered in English.

Are you more interested in scientific research in the field of vision sciences? Promoting an interdisciplinary approach, the Clinical Intervention and Research option is intended for those who are committed to developing and promoting optometry throughout the world.

Admission requirements

3+

General eligibility conditions

To be eligible as a regular student, the candidate must meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Required diplomas and admission thresholds: Quebec

To meet the Université de Montréal average of 3.0 out of 4.3, candidates from this province must meet the following requirements:

Accepted diploma: Baccalaureate, Bachelor; duration of 3 years, or other undergraduate degree deemed equivalent.

Minimum average:

  • Bishop: 75%
  • Concordia University: 3.0/4.3
  • Higher Technology School: 3.0/4.3
  • HEC Montreal: 3.0/4.3
  • McGill University: 3.0/4.0
  • Polytechnique Montréal: 2.75/4.0
  • University of Sherbrooke: 3.0/4.3
  • Laval University: 3.0/4.3
  • Universities of Quebec: 3.2/4.3

Conditions specific to this program

To be eligible as a regular student for the master's degree in vision sciences, the candidate must:

Visual Impairment Intervention Option

  • meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
  • hold an undergraduate degree adequately preparing for the studies they wish to undertake, or an equivalent diploma
  • have obtained in the 1st cycle, an average of at least 3.0 out of 4.3 (or the equivalent) or the average required by the original university for admission to a 2nd cycle program, if this is higher

The candidate must have a good knowledge of spoken and written French as well as written English (reading ability). The admissions committee may request an interview.

The program's capacity is limited.

Clinical intervention and research option

  • meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
  • hold an undergraduate degree in optometry recognized by the School of Optometry of the University of Montreal
  • have obtained in the 1st cycle, an average of at least 3.0 out of 4.3 (or the equivalent) or the average required by the original university for admission to a 2nd cycle program, if this is higher

The candidate must have a good knowledge of spoken and written French as well as written English (reading ability). The admissions committee may request an interview.

The program's capacity is limited.

1 Year
Aug
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,077 CAD
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International Students

10,858 CAD
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