Clinical Vision Science (MSc)

Requirements for program admission

Candidates must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Admission requirements for the MSc in Clinical Vision Science include a bachelor’s degree with honours or a bachelor’s degree with 4 years of undergraduate study from a recognized institution of higher education with a minimum of B average (GPA 3.0).

In addition, it is recommended that applicants should have at least one undergraduate class from the following list:

• human anatomy
• neuroscience
• neuroanatomy
• psychology
• physiology
• biology
• biochemistry
• physics

It is also recommended that students have completed a course in research methods (e.g. statistics or research design).

Admission is based on assessment of previous academic achievement, letters of reference, professional goals and interest, interview with admission committee, and English language competency test for international students. Related clinical and/or laboratory practice will also be taken into consideration.

Read about the Dalhousie application process here and see detailed information on application to the Clinical Vision Science Program and on the required supporting documents below.

Application

In addition to completing the online graduate application form of Dalhousie University, you need to submit supporting documents and pay a non-refundable application fee in the application portal.

You may select to send a paper application form to the Registrar's Office instead of applying online. For complete instructions, please refer to the Faculty of Graduate Studies Admission Information page.

The application deadline is March 1st.