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Overview
Learn the scientific principles imperative to ensuring optimal eye care as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians and medical technologists
Throughout the Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting program at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), students will learn the scientific principles imperative to ensuring optimal eye care as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and medical technologists. This program is unique in that it includes a combination of ophthalmic and optometric competencies, providing graduates with skillsets for two professions in one program.
Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue job opportunities as a(n):
- ophthalmic assistant
- optometric assistant
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Anatomy & Applied Terminology
- Ocular Anatomy & Physiology
- Ophthalmic Practice
- Ophthalmic and Optometric Skills
- Systemic and Ocular Pathology & Pharmacology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Applications are accepted until the program start date but are subject to change.
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
27 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Blended
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 119 other Bachelors in Human Medicine in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
A minimum grade of 60% in each of the following courses or their equivalents:
- English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
- Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Pure Math 30
- Biology 30 or Science 30
- All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
Tuition Fee
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International
17500 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17500 CAD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
7140 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7140 CAD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Calgary
1247 - 1953 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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