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Diploma in Opticianry (Co-op Optional) Georgian College - Barrie Campus Georgian College - Barrie Campus, Canada

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CAD 14150

Tuition Fee (CAD)

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CAD 100

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

In this program, students experience a unique blend of health care and professional service. Through theory and practical experience in labs, students learn to competently dispense eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision devices, as well as learn about basic refraction. Students gain a strong foundation of ocular sciences in optics and anatomy and are provided the expertise necessary to lay out and edge lenses for frame insertion, as well as repair, customize and modify eyewear to the patient/clients’ needs. Emphasis is also placed on critical thinking, problem solving, and entrepreneurial skills. Students learn how to use effective sales techniques and enhance communication and interpersonal skills in order to be successful in the optical retail environment.

Upon successful completion of the academic and co-operative education semesters, students are eligible to write the national registration examinations (NACOR) which allow them, if successful, to practice in Canada as a Registered Optician.

Work-integrated learning

This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your fi­eld of study.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 5

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0  Minimum Listening - 6.0  Minimum Reading - 6.0  Minimum Writing - 6.0  Minimum Speaking - 6.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60.0  Minimum Writing - 58.0  Minimum Speaking - 58.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English (C or U)
    • Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
    • Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U)  
      • OR Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C or U) Chemistry 
      • OR Grade 11 or 12 (U), or Grade 12 (C) Physics

6 IELTS Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

14150

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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