Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Vision Science - Neurosciences in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,088
(c. USD16,602.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
To earn an MSc degree, candidates must successfully complete a thesis proposal, final thesis, and defend their work. Additionally, they must fulfill all coursework obligations. Each student is assigned an Advisory Committee that offers support, guidance, and progress evaluations to facilitate degree completion. Full-time students must present their thesis research proposal to their committee by the end of their third term (sixth term for part-time students). The minimum full-time enrollment requirement is 2 terms, with a maximum duration of 6 terms (2 years). Extensions require submitting a Petition of Extension with a proposed completion timeline. The University of Waterloo's School of Optometry and Vision Science is Canada's sole provider of accredited English-language Doctor of Optometry training, alongside its Vision Science graduate program. Its clinical programs offer students hands-on experience while delivering public health services.
The program focuses on advancing knowledge about normal and abnormal development, structure, and function of ocular and visual sensory systems, effector-motor nervous components, and the effects of neural aging.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
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)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)
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)
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.
Supervisors
Review the finding a supervisor resources
Resume
Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)
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)
Tuition
CAD
23,088