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Bachelor of Ophthalmic Medical Technology

University of Ottawa

  • Ottawa, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A clinical technology degree training ophthalmic medical technologists.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Ophthalmic Medical Technology. Strengthen critical analysis
  • evidence-based reasoning
  • and clear communication through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.

Career outcomes

  • Ophthalmic medical technologist

Curriculum

  • Four-year honours programme of 120 units. Courses include ocular anatomy and physiology
  • optics and refraction
  • ophthalmic diagnostic techniques
  • clinical application
  • ophthalmic medical subspecialties
  • basic science seminars
  • basic clinical skills and auxiliary ophthalmic assessments.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school diploma equivalent to the Canadian high school diploma; the minimum average and prerequisite courses are set per programme (admission requirements tool); applicants who have studied in Canada for under three years may need a uOttawa-approved language test.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma equivalent to the Canadian high school diploma (country-specific table on https://www.uottawa.ca/study/undergraduate-studies/international-applicants); programme prerequisite courses and minimum averages vary by programme; Winter 2027 intake closed to Faculty of Science, Engineering and Health Sciences for international students

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 86
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 60
  • Cambridge 176
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the admission requirements and deadline for your programme; applications open from mid-October for the following fall term. Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and pay the application fee (156 CAD). Upload your documents in uoZone using the Admission file checklist (transcripts and any language test results). Receive your offer and pay the admission deposit (2
  2. 000 CAD) to accept.

Other costs

Tuition per year$33,119 - $64,326, $33,119 - $64,326 CAD
Application fee$156 CAD
Deposit$72,170 CAD

Program details

CampusOttawa
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInternational English Admission Scholarship: eligible new full-time international undergraduates enrolled in qualifying English-taught programs may receive 7500 CAD per term (15000 CAD yearly). Qualifying high-achieving entrants may receive additional merit awards.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    63 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.