Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctorat de 1er cycle en optomťtrie is a 5-year program that provides students with a solid scientific foundation and advanced technology in the field of optometry. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive primary eye care services.

Program Structure

The program consists of 197 credits and is offered on a full-time basis. Students will complete a series of courses, including:

• Biochimie et gťnťtique en optomťtrie
• Droit pour professionnels de la santť
• Microbiologie et immunologie gťnťrales
• Anatomie oculaire
• Compťtences professionnelles en optomťtrie
• Optique gťomťtrique et physique en optomťtrie

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Hold a DiplŰme d'ťtudes collťgiales (DEC) or equivalent
• Have completed the required prerequisite courses, including:
  • Biologie
  • Chimie
  • Mathťmatique
  • Physique
• Submit a questionnaire on motivation and participate in an interview
• Meet the French language requirement

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• Rťsident(e) permanent(e) du Quťbec: $2,177.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• Canadien(ne) non-rťsident(e) au Quťbec: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits)
• …tudiant(e) international(e): $15,602.05 per trimestre (15 credits)

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue a career as an optometrist, working in private practice, medical clinics, or community health organizations. They can also pursue further education in specialized fields such as pediatric optometry, geriatric optometry, or vision therapy.

Research Areas

The program provides opportunities for students to engage in research projects and collaborate with faculty members on various research topics, including:

• Vision science
• Optometry
• Ophthalmology
• Visual perception
• Eye health

Additional Information

The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) and is recognized by the Ordre des optomťtristes du Quťbec. Students are required to complete a series of clinical rotations and internships as part of the program.