Graduate Programs in Optometry

Overview

Université de Montréal / Graduate Programs in Optometry is located in Montréal, QC, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Dipl&(ome &,Etudes Sup&,erieures Sp&,ecialis&,ees (DESS)	Visual impairment intervention-orientation and mobility
Dipl&(ome &,Etudes Sup&,erieures Sp&,ecialis&,ees (DESS)	Visual impairment intervention-readaptation
Master of Science (M Sc)	Vision sciences

Degrees Awarded

Master's Degrees	7
Other Advanced Degrees	13

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	Yes
Evening/weekend programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Master's Degrees

Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

100

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	Not reported	Yes
Winter deadline	November 1st	Not reported	No
Spring deadline	February 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Master's Degree Requirements	OD or appropriate bachelor's degree, minimum GPA of 2.7

Student Body

25

Total Graduate Students

56%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

44%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (32%)

Female (68%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Binocular vision, visual electrophysiology, eye movements, corneal metabolism, glare sensitivity
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address CP 6128, Succursale Centre-ville
Montréal, QC  H3C 3J7
Canada

Contact Mr. Christian Casanova
Chairperson
Email: christian.casanova@umontreal.ca
Phone: 514-343-2407
Fax: 514-343-2382

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