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University of Waterloo
Admissions Statistics and Requirements for University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science
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Background Information
- Location: Location Waterloo, Ontario (Canada)
- Institution Type: Public
- Mission Statement : To graduate competent, ethical Doctors of Optometry by providing them with a comprehensive and contemporary optometric education.
- Combined Degrees Offered: OD/PhD, OD/MSc
- Year Opened: 1967
- Number of Years to Earn Degree: 4
- Campus Housing Available: Yes
- Class Size: 90
Admission Statistics: (2023 Applicant and Entering Class Data)
Mean Age of First-Time, First-Year Enrollees: 22
Acceptance Rates by Location*:
* According to data from ASCO
Academic Averages for Acceptance* :
* According to data from ASCO
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Course Work:
* There are some acceptable substitutions for specific courses. Go to https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/future-optometry-students/admission-requirements-0#prerequisites for more information.
Minimum number of College Credit Hours required:
- Applicants must complete a compulsory set of university-level courses while studying towards a Bachelor of Science.
Required Shadowing Hours:
- A minimum of 8 hours working and/or volunteering within an optometrist's office required.
Supplemental Information:
Finances and Application Logistics
Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2024:
*All cost of living scores are according to areavibes.com and provide a rough estimate compared to the average of Canada (a score of 100 is considered average for Canada. Scores lower than 100 would indicate a cost of living lower than average. Scores above 100 indicate a cost of living higher than average).
Board Passage Rates for First Time Takers
