Master of Science in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

The Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Graduate Program offers both thesis-based MSc and PhD degrees, and is coordinated by Dr. Ezekiel Weis, a Professor at the University of Alberta. As a graduate student in our department, you are encouraged to explore new avenues in multi-disciplinary research to improve patient-centered eye care. Research students benefit from full access to cutting-edge research laboratories on campus, as well as our various off campus facilities and teaching sites. The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences offers the MSc and PhD in Medical Sciences (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) degrees (see Medical Sciences) either as part of a postgraduate training program for post-MD applicants or as an independent degree program for those proceeding from a BSc. Research may be carried out in a variety of ophthalmology-related disciplines for which staff in the Department have active research programs. Major research initiatives are in the areas of electrophysiology of vision, models of retinal degeneration and therapies, ocular anatomy and ocular genetics. Inquiries should be directed to the Graduate Program Administrator in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

Students must have,

1.An undergraduate degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate or graduate study at the University of Alberta, or equivalent qualification from another institution.

2.A minimum TOEFL score of 95 with at least 21 per section (Internet-based) or equivalent; CAEL minimum score of 70 with at least 70 on each subtest; or IELTS minimum score of 7.0 with at least 6 on each band.

The application deadlines: International applicants must provide all required admission documents at least six months prior to the start of the term they are applying for (winter, spring, summer, fall) in order to allow sufficient time for processing your application and obtaining study permits and visa applications.