Vision Science - Master of Science (MSc) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: School of Optometry and Vision Science | Duration: 24 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); 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) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Applied Studies, Fundamental Bioscience, Societal Impact. Study option(s): Thesis.

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Entry requirements

The program is open to students with at least a 75% standing (or equivalent international level) in the last two years of: 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. An Optometry or Vision Science program. 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.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Terms run fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August). Programmes are currently accepting applications for fall 2027; intake terms vary by programme.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program, paid in the applicant portal. Deadlines are set by each programme (for example MDSAI part-time: fall January 15, winter July 1). Apply two to four weeks ahead of the programme deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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