* Books and Supply Costs.
Successful completion of a minimum of two years of full-time study in a school and country where English is the primary language
Successful completion of an intensive English program such as the English Language Institute
A recognized international language test score such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL or Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
Refer to English language test score requirements below.
CAEL CE, Minimum 60, Minimum 60, Minimum 70 (Writing no less than 60), Minimum 70 (Writing no less than 60)
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE), Minimum 169 with no skill below 162, Minimum 169 with no skill below 162, Minimum 176 with no skill below 169, Minimum 176 with no skill below 169
Duolingo, Minimum score 105 to 110, Minimum score 105 to 110, Minimum score 115 to 120, Minimum score 125 to 130
IELTS Academic, Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5, Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5, Minimum 6.5 with no skill below 6.0, Minimum 6.5 with no skill below 6.0
PTE Academic, Minimum score 58, Minimum score 58, Minimum score 60, Minimum score 60
TOEFL iBT (including MyBest TOEFL), Minimum 80 with no skill below 20, Minimum 80 with no skill below 20, Minimum 84 with no skill below 21, Minimum 88 with no skill below 22
TOEFL Revised Paper Delivered, No skill below 20, No skill below 20, No skill below 21, No skill below 22
In this two-year diploma program, you will acquire the specialized knowledge and skills required to safely and competently dispense subnormal vision devices, contact lenses and eyeglasses. You will also learn the basic science of sight and optics and develop practical spectacle fabrication and dispensing skills
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Semester 1
COM101, Communicating Across Contexts
COM470, Interpersonal Communication
OPT100, Introduction to Optics
OPT104, Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
OPT105, Eyeglass Dispensing Lab - Fitting and Measurements
OPT106, Eyeglass Dispensing Lab I
OPT107, Eyeglass Dispensing Theory
Semester 2
OPT201, Applied Optics
OPT203, Dispensing Lab II
OPT204, Eyeglass Fabrication I
OPT205, Anatomy and Physiology for Contact Lens
OPT206, Introductory Dispensing Lab
OPT207, Eyeglass Dispensing Theory II
OPT208, Professional Practice and Optical Business
Semester 3
OPT302, Dispensing Lab III
OPT303, Contact Lens Theory I
OPT304, Contact Lens Lab I
OPT305, Eyeglass Fabrication II
OPT306, Contact Lens Observ
OPT309, Refraction Theory II
OPT310, Refraction Lab II
WTP100, Work Term Preparation
Work-Integrated Learning Term 1
OPT551, Opticianry, Co-op
Semester 4
OPT401, Contact Lens Theory II
OPT402, Contact Lens Lab II
OPT404, Product Knowledge Seminar
OPT405, Comprehensive Review Contact Lens
OPT406, Binocular Vision and Low Vision
OPT409, Professional Practice
plus: General Education Course
plus: General Education Course
Work-Integrated Learning Term 2
OPT552, Opticianry, Co-op II
Additional
CPR Heart Saver Certification and First Aid Emergency Certification are required to graduate from this program.
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English: 12U Equivalency |
This program provides learners an opportunity to upgrade their English skills if they don’t have the high school English requirements. |
Learners who complete an assessment that tests their writing and reading skills. This opportunity is recommended for learners upgrading for admission into a Seneca degree. English admission requirements for the joint York-Seneca Nursing (BSCN) program have to be met according to York University standards. Review the BSCN requirements here.
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Academic Upgrading |
This two- to three-semester Academic Upgrading program is for learners who are missing requirements for a college certificate or diploma program. |
Learners who are 19 years or older may apply. |
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General Arts – English for Academic Purposes (GEA) |
English for Academic purposes helps English as a second language (ESL) learners improve their English skills. |
ESL learners who understand English at a basic level may apply. International students may benefit from our English Language Institute (ELI) program. |
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Math: 12U Equivalency |
This program provides learners an opportunity to upgrade their math skills if they don’t have the high school math requirements. This course is equivalent to the Ontario curriculum's Mathematics of Data Management: Grade 12 (MDM4U) course.
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Learners who complete an assessment that tests their skills. This opportunity is recommended for learners upgrading for admission into a Seneca degree. The course is not available for prospective students of the Honours Bachelor of Aviation Technology (FPR) program and the joint York-Seneca Nursing (BSCN) program who need to meet additional math course requirements. Select “admission requirements” on each program page for details.
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When you graduate from this program, these are the types of employers waiting for you:
Retail optical dispensaries
Contact lens clinics
Medical clinics
Health care delivery team
Health Insurance $807.49CAD
