Overview

In the theory classes, you will learn the basic science of sight, optics and eye refraction and in the laboratory, classes will develop practical skills required to fit and dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses. Program graduates are qualified to register for the entry-to-practice examinations offered by the National Alliance of Canadian Optician Regulators (NACOR).

Your Career

When you graduate from this Opticianry program at Seneca Polytechnic , these are the types of employers waiting for you:

Retail optical dispensaries
Contact lens clinics
Medical clinics

Mandatory Work Term

A mandatory program requirement in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for the mandatory work term regardless of success in securing a work position.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
Eyeglass Dispensing Lab - Fittings and Measurements
Eyeglass Dispensing Lab - Lens Verification
Eyeglass Dispensing Theory I
Refraction Theory I
Ocular Patho-Physiology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Seneca offers admission to students up to the first day of classes. However, applications will not be accepted once a program becomes full.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Optometry View 6 other Bachelors in Optometry in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant

English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course

Mathematics: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course

Science: Grade 12 C or U chemistry or physics, or Grade 11 C or U biology, or an equivalent course

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may satisfy the English and/or mathematics requirements for this program through successful Seneca pre-admission testing.

After admission but before beginning classes, you must obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22650 CAD / year

≈ 22650 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

7287 CAD / year

≈ 7287 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Funding

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Overview

Your Career

Mandatory Work Term

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

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