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POST SECONDARY EXPLORATION

POST SECONDARY EXPLORATION. GOLZAR EJADI. Waterloo- Ontario. The University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science provides the only English optometric training in Canada.

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POST SECONDARY EXPLORATION

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  1. POST SECONDARYEXPLORATION GOLZAR EJADI

  2. Waterloo- Ontario • 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.

  3. Requirements > 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 Minimum GPA 75%

  4. Requirements > Optometry 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. Competitive GPA 92.5% 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

  5. Location & Environment • 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.

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

  7. Co$t& Financial Planning • Optometry and Vision Science • 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

  8. Contact Info W W W . U B C . C A Administration Phone: (519) 888-4567 ext. 33178Fax: (519) 725-0784Monday to Friday8:30 am – 4:30 pm EST Clinic Phone: (519) 888-4062Fax: (519) 725-0624Monday to Friday8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST Mailing address School of Optometry and Vision ScienceUniversity of Waterloo200 University Avenue WestWaterloo, Ontario, CanadaN2L 3G1 https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/contact-us Email: opt-admissions@uwaterloo.ca

  9. Important Dates • 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.

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

  11. Why am I interested in optometry? • 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

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