Overview

As a student at this Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting (PGWP Eligible – details in description) program from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) , you will:

learn the key medical and scientific principles of eye care
gain expertise in optimal eye health and vision care terminology and procedures
engage in a mix of classroom theory, hands-on lab practice and a clinical practicum
obtain unique skill sets that prepare you for two professions (ophthalmology and optometry) within one program.

Career opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers as assistants in diverse medical settings, including private eye care clinics, corporate eye care practices and surgical eye centres. This programme is PGWP eligible.

Other Medical Technologists and Technicians
Other Technical Occupations in Therapy and Assessment
Other Assisting Occupations in Support Of Health Services

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Human Anatomy and Psychology
Applied Opthalmic and Optometric Assisting
Clinical Practicum
Systemic and Ocular Pathology and Pharmacology
Assisting Surgical Procedures

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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OTE

130

IELTS

6

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Credits

27 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Calgary, Canada

Disciplines

Health Sciences 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

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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OTE

130

IELTS

6

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General requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, and
Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, and
Biology 30 or Science 30.
All applicants who were educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and provide proof they meet the program admission requirements with an international document assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18981 CAD / year

≈ 18981 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

7992 CAD / year

≈ 7992 CAD / year

Living costs

Calgary

Canada

1247 - 1953 CAD / month

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Funding

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Overview

Career opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Calgary

Funding

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