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*PhD Program (OD)
 
*PhD Program (OD)
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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====Course and Degree Requirements==== *Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline) *Required Courses **Life Sciences (12 credits) **Social Sciences, Humanities or Languages (6 credits) *Recommended Courses **Statistics (3 credits) **Courses that required expository writing (12 credits) For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications /Prerequisites.htm here]
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====Course and Degree Requirements====  
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====GPA==== *Minimum: 3.6 (4.0 scale) *Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.89 *Calculation method: **GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course grade per full year of study. **If applying after three years of full-time study, the 3 lowest grades will be removed. **If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4 lowest grades will be removed **Summer courses are not included in GPA calculation, though they may count towards prerequisites For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications /Calculation_of_GPA_Weighting_Formula.htm here]
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*4 year undergraduate baccalaureate degree or Doctor of Optometry degree at an institution accredited by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
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====MCAT==== *Minimum scores: **Physical Sciences – 9 **Biological Sciences – 9 **Verbal Reasoning – 9
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**Writing Sample – N *Median scores 2008: **Physical Sciences – 11 **Biological Sciences – 12 **Verbal Reasoning – 10 **Writing Sample – Q *MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline *Only the most recent MCAT scores will be considered
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*GPA minimum: N/A but applicants should have a competitive cumulative GPA
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For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications /MCAT.htm here]
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====GRE====  
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====Supporting Documents==== *Personal Statement (1000 word essay) – see [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/b_omsas_e.pdf OMSAS guidelines] *Autobiographical sketch – outline of extra-curricular activities (with contact information) *References (must provide 3) – referees must write a narrative statement and complete a standardized form *Official transcripts from universities attended For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Non- Academic_Qualifications.htm here] and visit the [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ OMSAS website]<br> For tips regarding the application procedure, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/application/Tips.htm here]
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*Graduate Record Examination (GRE) minimum: N/A but applicants should have competitive results
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==Interview== *Late February – early March *Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/application/interview.htm here]
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==Interview==  
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==Timeline== *Mid June, 2008: OMSAS application becomes available online *Sept. 15, 2008: Deadline to create OMSAS account *Oct. 1, 2008: Deadline to submit applications *Oct. 1, 2008: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS *Oct. 6, 2008: All cheques/money orders must be received *Oct. 15, 2008: Deadline for MCAT scores to be released to OMSAS *May 15, 2009: First offers of admission *June 12, 2009: Deadline to accept offers of admission *June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS For more information, click [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/omsas-dates.html here]
 
==Timeline== *Mid June, 2008: OMSAS application becomes available online *Sept. 15, 2008: Deadline to create OMSAS account *Oct. 1, 2008: Deadline to submit applications *Oct. 1, 2008: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS *Oct. 6, 2008: All cheques/money orders must be received *Oct. 15, 2008: Deadline for MCAT scores to be released to OMSAS *May 15, 2009: First offers of admission *June 12, 2009: Deadline to accept offers of admission *June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS For more information, click [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/omsas-dates.html here]
 
==Tuition 2009-2010==
 
==Tuition 2009-2010==
 
*First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 17 887 *Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 19 170.90 *First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 48 620 *Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 50 659.90 For more information on tuition, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/registrar/finance.htm here]<br> For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/awards/scholarships.htm here]
 
*First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 17 887 *Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 19 170.90 *First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 48 620 *Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 50 659.90 For more information on tuition, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/registrar/finance.htm here]<br> For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/awards/scholarships.htm here]
 
[[Category:University of Toronto|Medicine]] [[Category:Medicine|Toronto]]
 
[[Category:University of Toronto|Medicine]] [[Category:Medicine|Toronto]]

Revision as of 20:14, 6 March 2011

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Contacts

Website: http://optometry.osu.edu/
Phone: (614) 292-2647 or (866) 678-6446
Admissions e-mail: You may send an email to the graduate program via this link

Program Information

  • Traditional MS Program:
    • A 1-2 year post baccalaureate course of study in Vision Science leading to the Master of Science degree.
  • Combined MS / OD Program:
    • Students currently enrolled in optometry at The Ohio State University may simultaneously pursue an MS degree and earn both degrees within the normal period for the OD.
  • MS / Advanced Practice Fellowship Programs:
    • The MS degree may be pursued together with a two-year advanced clinical fellowship in one of four areas:
      • Cornea and contact lenses
      • Binocular vision and pediatrics
      • Vision rehabilitation
      • Family practice
    • Note: Applicants to the Advanced Practice Fellowship programs must be graduate optometrists who are eligible for licensure to practice optometry in the state of Ohio. The goal is to provide clinician/educators with research skills in these four areas of emphasis.
  • PhD Program (OD)

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • 4 year undergraduate baccalaureate degree or Doctor of Optometry degree at an institution accredited by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry

GPA

  • GPA minimum: N/A but applicants should have a competitive cumulative GPA

GRE

  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) minimum: N/A but applicants should have competitive results

Interview

==Timeline== *Mid June, 2008: OMSAS application becomes available online *Sept. 15, 2008: Deadline to create OMSAS account *Oct. 1, 2008: Deadline to submit applications *Oct. 1, 2008: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS *Oct. 6, 2008: All cheques/money orders must be received *Oct. 15, 2008: Deadline for MCAT scores to be released to OMSAS *May 15, 2009: First offers of admission *June 12, 2009: Deadline to accept offers of admission *June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS For more information, click here

Tuition 2009-2010

  • First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 17 887 *Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 19 170.90 *First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 48 620 *Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 50 659.90 For more information on tuition, click here
    For information on admission scholarships, click here
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