Are you interested in helping people living with total or partial visual impairment while pursuing your studies in English? UdeM is the only Canadian university that offers a Master’s in visual impairment and rehabilitation. With this training program, offered entirely in English, you will be able to provide rehabilitation services to people living with visual impairment, while also engaging in applied and clinical research. The Visual Impairment and Rehabilitation Option of the Master’s in Vision Science is intended for individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in occupational therapy, psychology, social work or any other counselling or health-related field.
In addition to providing rehabilitation services directly with individual clients, you will develop skills to educate the public about visual impairments and propose accommodations to improve accessibility in public places and social settings for people living with visual impairment. With internships that can be done around the world, this is an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with people or who are looking for a quick change in their career pathway.
The program is also offered in French. Refer to the Master's in Vision Science (MSc) program description for more information on the visual impairment rehabilitation and clinical intervention and research options available in the French program.
Three concentrations (tracks): orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation therapy, low vision
Interdisciplinary and collaborative approach
Person-centred approach (PCA)
Activities of daily living
Options
The focus of this option is to train clinicians working with the visually impaired, as well as to promote applied and clinical research in this area.
Note that the option you are interested in may not be offered during the session for which you wish to apply.
Advantages of studying optometry at UdeM Specialize in rehabilitation services for the visually impaired in English
Be part of UdeM’s School of Optometry, a renowned leader in education and research in vision science, eye health, and visual impairment rehabilitation
Register to sit the exam of the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals to obtain international certification
Take advantage of the opportunity to contribute to the AIDE (access, inclusion, diversity and equity) principle
Discover UdeM’s vision clinic that brings together a number of specialized clinics
Thrive in an open and stimulating learning and research environment
Do internships here or around the world as of the first session
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
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These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Canadian non-Quebec resident
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$5,264.89
Tuition fees:
$4,630.80
Other fees:
$634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
International student
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$11,527.24
Tuition fees:
$10,893.15
Other fees:
$634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!
As an international student, you have access to exemption scholarships granted by UdeM throughout your university program. Note that for ungraduated programs, you must be enrolled as a full-time student for two sessions and reside in Quebec in the case of exclusively online study programs. Find out more
* Note that this amount may vary depending on the selected track (with or without dissertation or directed study).
These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Francophone student from France or Belgium
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,117.74
Tuition fees:
$1,483.65
Other fees:
$634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Available financial assistance
Graduate and postgraduate scholarships:
Funding offered to students, all programs combined
Graduate scholarships:
Funding offered for master's programs with or without thesis
Exemption scholarship for international students:
Scholarship program for exemption from additional tuition fees for international students
Funding for Mobility:
Scholarships and mobility funding programs offered to students from the Université de Montréal who wish to study abroad
Important
Please note that this master's program consists of 4 sessions for a total of 45 credits. Consequently, full-time enrollment could be less than 15 credits per session.
Future prospects
Opt for an inspiring career in vision sciences! In choosing to help people living with visual impairments, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings locally and globally, either in public or private rehabilitation centres, educational institutions or research facilities.
Program structure
(2-656-1-2)
The Masters is composed of 45 credits. It is offered under the option of Visual Impairment & Rehabilitation option (Segment 72)
LEGEND CR :
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Segment 72 Relating to the Visual Impairment & Rehabilitation option
The credits in this option are distributed as follows : 22 compulsory credits, of which 5 are attributed to the completion of a directed research project, and 23 optional credits.
