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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
− | Website: http://www | + | '''Website:''' http://www.uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/<br> |
− | Phone: (519) 888-4567 ext. 33178<br> | + | '''Phone:''' (519) 888-4567 ext. 33178 <br> |
− | Admissions e-mail: admissions@optometry.uwaterloo.ca | + | '''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@optometry.uwaterloo.ca |
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==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
===General Notes=== | ===General Notes=== | ||
− | * | + | *Number of applicants in 2011: 300 |
+ | *Class size for 2011: 90 | ||
*The only English language optometry program in Canada. | *The only English language optometry program in Canada. | ||
+ | For more information click [https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/future-optometry-students/admission-requirements/selection-process here] | ||
===Criteria=== | ===Criteria=== | ||
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**Recommended courses include one term of each Genetics, Human Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Immunology, Linear Algebra or Geometry or Trigonometry. | **Recommended courses include one term of each Genetics, Human Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Immunology, Linear Algebra or Geometry or Trigonometry. | ||
*If uncertain that a particular course qualifies as a prerequisite, compare your course descriptions to those provided on the Admissions website. | *If uncertain that a particular course qualifies as a prerequisite, compare your course descriptions to those provided on the Admissions website. | ||
− | + | For more information click: | |
− | + | [https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/future-optometry-students/admission-requirements/academic-requirements here] | |
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
− | *The average of all courses taken since entering university, not just prerequisites, must be at least 75% | + | *The average of all courses taken since entering university, not just prerequisites, must be at least 75% (3.0/4.0) |
− | **In recent years, the actual averages of students admitted have ranged from | + | **In recent years, the actual averages of students admitted have ranged from 79% to 95%. |
+ | For more information click [https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/future-optometry-students/admission-requirements/academic-requirements#average here] | ||
====The Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)==== | ====The Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)==== | ||
− | * | + | *Minimum eligible OAT score: 300 |
− | * | + | *Average OAT score for 2011 Waterloo Optometry applicants: 370 |
− | * | + | *For September 2013 admission, scores from August 1, 2010 to July 31, 212 will be accepted. |
+ | For more information click [https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/future-optometry-students/admission-requirements/non-academic-requirements#OAT here] | ||
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====Other Parts of the Application Form==== | ====Other Parts of the Application Form==== | ||
*Autobiographical sketch | *Autobiographical sketch | ||
− | + | *Two Confidential Assessment Forms (references): One from an optometrist & one from an employer, supervisor, professor, etc. | |
− | *Two Confidential Assessment Forms (references): One from an optometrist | + | *Application fee of $200. |
− | + | For more information click [https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/future-optometry-students/admission-requirements/non-academic-requirements here] | |
====Citizenship==== | ====Citizenship==== | ||
− | *You must be a Canadian citizen or legal resident of Canada for a minimum of twelve months prior to the first day of registration of your first term (September | + | *You must be a Canadian citizen or legal resident of Canada for a minimum of twelve months prior to the first day of registration of your first term (September ). A limited number of international students studying on student visas may be considered for admission. |
+ | For more information click [https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/future-optometry-students/admission-requirements/non-academic-requirements#citizen here] | ||
====English Language Requirements==== | ====English Language Requirements==== | ||
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**IELTS: 7.0 | **IELTS: 7.0 | ||
**MELAB: 85 | **MELAB: 85 | ||
+ | For more information click [https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/future-optometry-students/admission-requirements/non-academic-requirements#english here] | ||
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
− | * | + | *Interviews will be conducted at the School in late November and will consist of interviews with faculty and members of the profession, a round table discussion with current OD students, and a tour of the facilities. |
+ | For more information click [https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/future-optometry-students/applying-optometry/interview here] | ||
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− | == | + | ==Timeline 2012-13== |
− | * | + | *July 3 - September 21, 2012: Online application available for September 2013 admission |
− | * | + | *July 31, 2012: Deadline to write OAT |
− | * | + | *September 21, 2012: Online application due |
− | * | + | *October 17, 2012: Application for Admission to the School of Optometry (except the two CAFs) and interim transcripts due |
− | + | *Late November: Interview invitations will be sent out | |
− | + | *November 30, 2012: Confidential assessment forms due | |
− | + | *January 31,2013: Final fall 2012 transcripts due | |
− | + | *Mid-March 2013: Admission decision letters will be mailed | |
− | + | *May 31, 2013: Final winter 2013 transcripts due | |
+ | For more information click [https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/future-optometry-students/applying-optometry/important-dates here] | ||
− | + | ==Tuition & Fees 2012-13== | |
+ | *First Year Tuition | ||
+ | **Domestic: $13,780 | ||
+ | **International: $33,800 | ||
+ | *Books: $2,250 | ||
+ | *Supplies and equipment: $3,500 | ||
+ | *A number, of scholarships, bursaries, and awards are available for the Optometry program; contact the Admissions office for details or click [https://uwaterloo.ca/student-awards-financial-aid/ here]. | ||
+ | For more information click [https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/future-optometry-students/admission-requirements/financial-considerations here] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:45, 31 October 2012
Contacts
Website: http://www.uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/
Phone: (519) 888-4567 ext. 33178
Admissions e-mail: admissions@optometry.uwaterloo.ca
Admission Requirements
General Notes
- Number of applicants in 2011: 300
- Class size for 2011: 90
- The only English language optometry program in Canada.
For more information click here
Criteria
Required classes
- 15 one-term undergraduate classes which must include:
- One term of each Introductory Psychology, Introductory Ethics, English, Microbiology, General Chemistry (with lab), Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Calculus, and Statistics.
- Two terms of each General Biology (with lab), Physiology (Human or Mammalian), and Physics (with lab).
- Recommended courses include one term of each Genetics, Human Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Immunology, Linear Algebra or Geometry or Trigonometry.
- If uncertain that a particular course qualifies as a prerequisite, compare your course descriptions to those provided on the Admissions website.
For more information click: here
GPA
- The average of all courses taken since entering university, not just prerequisites, must be at least 75% (3.0/4.0)
- In recent years, the actual averages of students admitted have ranged from 79% to 95%.
For more information click here
The Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)
- Minimum eligible OAT score: 300
- Average OAT score for 2011 Waterloo Optometry applicants: 370
- For September 2013 admission, scores from August 1, 2010 to July 31, 212 will be accepted.
For more information click here
Other Parts of the Application Form
- Autobiographical sketch
- Two Confidential Assessment Forms (references): One from an optometrist & one from an employer, supervisor, professor, etc.
- Application fee of $200.
For more information click here
Citizenship
- You must be a Canadian citizen or legal resident of Canada for a minimum of twelve months prior to the first day of registration of your first term (September ). A limited number of international students studying on student visas may be considered for admission.
For more information click here
English Language Requirements
- If your first language is not English and you have not studied in an English language school system for the most recent 5 years prior to studying in Optometry, you must take one of the following tests with minimum scores listed:
- TOEFL: Paper-based: 580, or Computer-based: 237, Essay Rating: 4.5 and Test of Spoken English: 45
- IELTS: 7.0
- MELAB: 85
For more information click here
Interview
- Interviews will be conducted at the School in late November and will consist of interviews with faculty and members of the profession, a round table discussion with current OD students, and a tour of the facilities.
For more information click here
Timeline 2012-13
- July 3 - September 21, 2012: Online application available for September 2013 admission
- July 31, 2012: Deadline to write OAT
- September 21, 2012: Online application due
- October 17, 2012: Application for Admission to the School of Optometry (except the two CAFs) and interim transcripts due
- Late November: Interview invitations will be sent out
- November 30, 2012: Confidential assessment forms due
- January 31,2013: Final fall 2012 transcripts due
- Mid-March 2013: Admission decision letters will be mailed
- May 31, 2013: Final winter 2013 transcripts due
For more information click here
Tuition & Fees 2012-13
- First Year Tuition
- Domestic: $13,780
- International: $33,800
- Books: $2,250
- Supplies and equipment: $3,500
- A number, of scholarships, bursaries, and awards are available for the Optometry program; contact the Admissions office for details or click here.
For more information click here