Master of Science in Vision Science - Healthcare, Education and Delivery

A primary requirement for the award of the MSc degree is the successful completion of a thesis proposal, thesis and the defense of that thesis. Students must also meet the course requirements. An Advisory Committee is appointed for each student. The advisory committee is available to the student for help and guidance and reviews a student's progress to help ensure successful completion of the degree. By the end of their third term of enrollment (sixth for part-time students) in their MSc program students must have made a formal presentation of their proposed thesis research to their advisory committee. The minimum number of terms during which a student must register full-time for an MSc is 2. The maximum time for a full-time MSc is 6 terms (2 years). Students who require additional time must complete a Petition of Extension form and supply a timeline for completion. The School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, provides the only English optometric training in Canada leading to an accredited Doctor of Optometry degree. The school also provides a graduate program in Vision Science and Optometry. Extensive clinic programs support practical experience for students and health services for the public.

Research in health and bioinformatics, medical education and service delivery, standards of care, service quality and delivery, distance education and innovative continuing education programs, professional communication, epidemiology and clinical research.

The program is open to students with at least a 75% standing (or equivalent international level) in the last two years of:
An Optometry or Vision Science program.
An honors BSc (or BEng) (or equivalent) in an area relevant to the proposed studies.
An honors degree (or equivalent) in a health-related program.
An honors degree (or equivalent) with additional training or experience in a relevant field.
Students will be considered for admission on individual merit and may require a specific program designed to remedy deficiencies in the relevant Vision Sciences with appropriate core science courses.
Promising candidates must demonstrate that they are capable of managing the diverse background requirements for the program.
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Supplementary information form (SIF)
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References
Three academic references are required
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)