Graduate Diploma in Orthoptics and Ophthalmic Medical Technology

Students have the option to exit after two years in the program without fulfilling the thesis requirement of the Masters degree. On completion they are granted Graduate Diploma in Orthoptics and Ophthalmic Medical Technology.ppStudents interested in the Graduate Diploma have to apply to MSc in Clinical Vision Science. They take and complete the same courses and clinical practica as required for the Masters degree and earn the same credits. They may exit the Program after all academic and clinical requirements have been met but without completing the professional thesis research component of the Masters Program. They pay program fees for two years (six terms).p

Candidates must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Admission requirements for the MSc in Clinical Vision Science include a bachelors degree with honours or a bachelors degree with 4 years of undergraduate study from a recognized institution of higher education with a minimum of B average (GPA 3.0).In addition it is recommended that applicants should have at least one undergraduate class from the following listhuman anatomyneuroscienceneuroanatomypsychologyphysiologybiologybiochemistryphysicsIt is also recommended that students have completed a course in research methods (e.g. statistics or research design).