Overview

There are three concentrations (or tracks) in the Vision Science - Visual Impairment and Rehabilitation program at the University of Montreal, enabling one to specialize in Low Vision, Orientation & Mobility, or Vision Rehabilitation Therapy.

Vision Science - Visual Impairment and Rehabilitation at the University of Montreal is intended for individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in occupational therapy, psychology, social work or any other counselling or health-related field.

In addition to providing rehabilitation services directly with individual clients, you will develop skills to educate the public about visual impairments and propose accommodations to improve accessibility in public places and social settings for people living with visual impairment. With internships that can be done around the world, this is an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with people or who are looking for a quick change in their career pathway..

Career prospects

Examples of possible professions:

Low Vision Specialist
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychosocial Aspects of Visual Impairment
Functional Aspects of Visual Pathology
Rehabilitation Services in Visual Impairment
Visual Impairment & Related Disabilities
Visual Impairment Across the Lifespan
Intervention Strategies in Orientation & Mobility
Low Vision & Mobility
Braille and Visual Impairment
Computer-based Assistive Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Candidates with only college studies in Quebec : March 1.

Language

English

Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

Optometry View 3 other Masters in Optometry in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission as a regular student to the M.Sc. (Vision Sciences) the candidate must:

have completed an undergraduate degree, or its equivalent, in an area of study that adequately prepares one for the chosen graduate field
have obtained a cumulative GPA at the undergraduate level of 3.0 out of 4.3 or equivalent

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Tuition Fee

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International

21786 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10893 CAD per semester during 12 months.
National

9260 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4630 CAD per semester during 12 months.

Permanent Quebec resident: 1,483 CAD/semester

Living costs for Montréal

1074 - 1759 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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