College Diploma - Optician

1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Public University | Established 1916

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About this course
Duration 24 Months
Level Diploma Course
Description

The Optician program is two years in length and trains students to be in the forefront of eye care practice, working as part of a multi-disciplinary vision care team. Students will study ocular pathology, refracting and pharmacology, as well as business and retail aspects of the profession. Application of the theory will be demonstrated through clinical competencies focusing on refraction, filling eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions, ensuring a proper fit, and determining clients’ eyewear needs. These skills, along with business and retail skills, will be practiced and demonstrated in a dynamic, patient-centered environment.

* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice

Fees & Expenses

1st year tuition fees
Fees components Amount
Tuition & fees CAD 22,500
Other expenses in 1st year
Fees components Amount
Cost of Living CAD 12,960
SAIT Fee CAD 793
SAITSA Fee CAD 288
Health and Dental Plan Fee CAD 344

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this course
Class 12th

Min GPA: 50.0% Convert grades

Exams

English Proficiency Requirements:

For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0, Min Listening: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)
  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 105

NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:

  • Min IELTS overall: 3.5 (Min Listening: 3.5, Min Reading: 3.5, Min Speaking: 3.5, Min Writing: 3.5)
  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 10

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University City 1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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