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MA/MS in Maîtrise en sciences de la vision, option Intervention en déficience visuelle (anglais)

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Offered by Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada, MA/MS in Maîtrise en sciences de la vision, option Intervention en déficience visuelle (anglais) is a master's degree in Natural Sciences programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Natural Sciences
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,260 / semester
International tuition: CAD 12,370 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This is a 45-credit Master's programme (M.Sc.) in Vision Science, offered by the School of Optometry at the Universite de Montreal, with an option in visual-impairment intervention delivered entirely in English. The programme is full-time, delivered through daytime courses on the Montreal campus, over a minimum of four trimesters. It trains clinicians to work with individuals experiencing visual impairments while building applied and clinical research skills. Students choose among three concentration areas: orientation and mobility, visual rehabilitation, and low vision. Internship placements are available worldwide starting in the first trimester, and the programme follows a person-centred approach with interdisciplinary collaboration. It is the only Canadian university offering a Master's in visual-impairment intervention, and graduates may pursue international certification through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, psychology, social work, or a related health or helping profession. The application must include a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, documentation of financial resources, and two letters of recommendation.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Université de Montréal

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Maîtrise en sciences de la vision, option Intervention en déficience visuelle (anglais) award?

Université de Montréal awards a Master's Degree in the field of Natural Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Maîtrise en sciences de la vision, option Intervention en déficience visuelle (anglais) take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does MA/MS in Maîtrise en sciences de la vision, option Intervention en déficience visuelle (anglais) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

Can MA/MS in Maîtrise en sciences de la vision, option Intervention en déficience visuelle (anglais) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université de Montréal.

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