Overview

The Clinical Vision Science programme is an innovative graduate course developed through a unique partnership between the IWK Health Centre and Dalhousie University . The school has long been internationally respected for the calibre of its orthoptic education programme. The largest orthoptic education centre in Canada and is the only training programme that offers graduates the opportunity to gain certification in orthoptics and ophthalmic medical technology.

We provide students with a strong foundation in clinical vision sciences (including neuroscience and neuropharmacology). You will learn to analyze and relate research findings to clinical experience, skills vital for superior diagnostic and therapeutic services, ensuring you will be well-prepared for both clinical and research-based practices.

Careers

This Master of Science degree prepares you for careers in the health, education, medical, research, pharmaceutical, and public sectors.

Possible careers include:

Orthoptist

Clinical Coordinator

Ophthalmic Medical Technologist

Programme Coordinator

Accreditation

ICA : International Council of Accreditation

Health Education Accreditation - Accreditation Canada

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical and Visual Optics

Extraocular Motility Disorders

Therapeutic and Psychosocial Aspects of Low Vision

Treatment of Ocular Motility Disorders

Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease

Treatment of Visual Disorders

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Optometry View 4 other Masters in Optometry in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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65

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements include a bachelor’s degree with honours or a bachelor’s degree with 4 years of undergraduate study from a recognized institution of higher education with a minimum of B average (GPA 3.0).

In addition, it is recommended that applicants should have at least one undergraduate class from the following list:

human anatomy

neuroscience

neuroanatomy

psychology

physiology

biology

biochemistry

physics

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19544 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

11778 CAD / year

≈ 11778 CAD / year

Additional Details

International fee includes:

Tuition: $11,778

International: $7,766.00

Part-Time

Nat - Tuition: $3,926.01

International: $2,588.67 (plus tuition)

Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.

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