The more complex the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, called ophthalmic medicine, becomes, the greater the demand for healthcare workers with specialized knowledge and skills in ophthalmic medical technology. Ophthalmic medical technologists use state-of-the-art equipment, including lasers and imaging systems, that allow them to provide quality patient care.
This baccalaureate program provides strong training in basic sciences in the first two years with a greater focus on ophthalmology and eye science in the third and fourth years. Students enrolled in the third and fourth years of the program take their courses in English at the Eye Institute of the University of Ottawa, located on the General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital. The program includes both hands-on clinical experiences and didactic instruction.
Acceptance into the third year of the baccalaureate is done on a competitive basis and includes an individual interview before the admissions committee. To be eligible for the third year, students must generally have completed all required courses (60 credits) from the first two years with a cumulative grade point average of at least 6.0. The committee chooses candidates based on many factors and may consider strong, experienced candidates with a background in science, whether or not they have completed all prerequisites. Admissions are limited to four students per year and meeting basic requirements is not a guarantee of acceptance.
Interested students are encouraged to tour the Institute’s facilities and meet faculty as well as students already enrolled in the program (by appointment only). For further information, please contact Ginette Snook, Educational Programs Coordinator: Gsnook@ottawahospital.on.ca or 613-737-8899, ext. 79422.
NOTE: This program is for entry into the first year of the BSc specializing in Ophthalmology Medical Technology. The first two years of this program are offered in French and English, while the last two years are offered in English only.
NOTE: The University of Ottawa offers a partial tuition fee waiver scholarship to French-speaking international students. This significant contribution to financing their study project allows for a considerable reduction in tuition fees.
To benefit from the partial exemption scholarship, international students must:
- accept an offer of admission to a program of study offered in French;
- register full-time and take at least 3 courses (9 credits) per term in French.
OR
- accept an offer of admission to a program in English offering the French Immersion Program;
- meet the requirements of the Plan; And
- register full-time and take at least 3 courses (9 credits) per term in French.
