Study Graduate Diploma in Orthoptics and Ophthalmic Medical Technology at Dalhousie University in Canada, Faculty of Health
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Graduate Diploma in Orthoptics and Ophthalmic Medical Technology

Canada

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What will I learn?

Students have the option to exit after two years in the program without fulfilling the thesis requirement of the Masters degree. On completion they are granted Graduate Diploma in Orthoptics and Ophthalmic Medical Technology.ppStudents interested in the Graduate Diploma have to apply to MSc in Clinical Vision Science. They take and complete the same courses and clinical practica as required for the Masters degree and earn the same credits. They may exit the Program after all academic and clinical requirements have been met but without completing the professional thesis research component of the Masters Program. They pay program fees for two years (six terms).p

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$8,228.33 (US$ 5,914) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$8,228.33 (US$ 5,914) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Candidates must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Admission requirements for the MSc in Clinical Vision Science include a bachelors degree with honours or a bachelors 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 listhuman anatomyneuroscienceneuroanatomypsychologyphysiologybiologybiochemistryphysicsIt is also recommended that students have completed a course in research methods (e.g. statistics or research design).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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Dalhousie combines meaningful teaching and innovative research to create a sense of social responsibility that inspires students to make a difference.

  • 12th in Canada (QS World University Rankings 2027)
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  • Over 300 degree programs and 4,000 courses to choose from
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