Vision Science - Master of Science (MSc)

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Science Teaching Complex (STC) and Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC) Buildings Located on Waterloo's Campus.

Conduct research and be part of the academic excellence that’s at the heart of the School of Optometry & Vision Science with the Master of Science in Vision Science program.

You’ll study under our award-winning faculty members who are recognized both nationally and internationally for their research and teaching. Some of the world's most renowned research initiatives concerning the eye are underway here, and our graduate students play a vital role in making the program one of the best vision research institutions in North America and beyond.

You’ll be prepared to continue further study at the PhD level or pursue employment within research labs, in health care as a highly specialized clinician, or industry. 


Research fields

  • Applied Studies
  • Fundamental Bioscience
  • Societal Impact

Program overview

Department/School: School of Optometry and Vision Science
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August) 
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis

Application deadlines

  • February 1(for admission in September)
  • June 1(for admission in January of the following year)
  • October 1(for admission in May of the following year)

Key contacts

Supervisors

Admission requirements

  • The program is open to students with at least a 75% standing (or equivalent international level) in the last two years of:
    • An Optometry or Vision Science program.
    • An honours BSc (or BEng) (or equivalent) in an area relevant to the proposed studies.
    • An honours degree (or equivalent) in a health-related program.
    • An honours degree (or equivalent) with additional training or experience in a relevant field.
  • Students will be considered for admission on individual merit and may require a specific program designed to remedy deficiencies in the relevant Vision Sciences with appropriate core science courses.
  • Promising candidates must demonstrate that they are capable of managing the diverse background requirements for the program.

Degree requirements

Application materials

Tuition and fees