GOLZAR EJADI

 The University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision
Science provides the only English optometric training in
Canada.
 The School delivers an accredited, four year degree program leading to a professional Doctor of Optometry (OD).
 An extensive clinic program provides practical experience for students and health services for the public.
 The School of Optometry and Vision Science also has an impressive program supporting research in Vision Science and Optometry.

 Complete three or more years of Bachelor of
Science studies
 Complete all of the specified Optometry prerequisite courses by the deadline
 Maintain a minimum overall university average of 75%
 Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)
 Confidential assessment forms
 Citizenship
 English language requirements
 Non-academic application section

Full-time course load
~Due to the rigorous nature of the full course load of the Optometry program, the
Optometry Admissions Committee looks for applicants to be taking a full course load
(five courses per four-month term for minimum 6 terms) during their BSc studies.
English, Introductory Psychology, Introductory
Ethics, Introductory Biology with lab, Introductory
Microbiology, Physiology (human or mammalian),
Introductory to Chemistry with lab,
Introductory Biochemistry, Introductory Organic
Chemistry, Calculus, Statistics, Introductory Physics with lab

 School of Optometry and Vision
Science
University of Waterloo
200 Columbia Street West
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
 There are large seasonal differences, usually very warm to hot
(humid) summers and cold
(to very cold) winters.

Accessibility
Athletics
Bookstore
Campus security
Centre for career action
Student Life Center Home
Counselling services
Distance education
Health services
Quest
WatCARD

 The cost of studying optemetry in Canada ranges from $60,000-
$70,000
 May be financed by Canada student loans and/or personal bank loans

Administration
Phone: (519) 888-4567 ext. 33178
Fax: (519) 725-0784
Monday to Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm EST
Clinic
Phone: (519) 888-4062
Fax: (519) 725-0624
Monday to Friday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST
Mailing address
School of Optometry and Vision Science
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
N2L 3G1 https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/contact-us
Email: opt-admissions@uwaterloo.ca

Future Doctor of Optometry students
Important Dates:
Applications for September 2015 entry are now closed.
Applications for September 2016 entry will be available in July
2015.

Scholarship Websites
Canlearn: www.canlearn.ca
Student Awards: www.studentawards.com
Scholarships Canada www.scholarshipscanada.com
Student Scholarships www.studentscholarships.org

 I have been fascinated by eyes since I was very young
 Without eyes we are blind to this world
 I have always been curious about the structure of the eye and how we are able to see