Orthoptics and Ophthalmic Medical Technology (GDOMT)
Learn professional eye care skills and expertise while developing an integrated approach to vision sciences.
Why choose this program?
If you have a strong foundation in clinical vision sciences and are looking to prepare for both clinical and research-based practice, this graduate diploma is for you.
There is a shortage of orthoptic professionals, both in Canada and worldwide, especially in the pediatric field. The consistent 100% employability rate in the profession shows that graduates of the program enter the work force with excellent job prospects.
Careers
Embark on a career in the health or public sector, education, medicine, research, or pharmaceutical industry.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Non-thesis
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
