University of Alberta offers Doctor of Philosophy Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, a doctorate in Optometry programme in Edmonton, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,519 per year.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Optometry
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 10,519 / year
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ualberta.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Medical Sciences (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) is offered by the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. The program is delivered on campus and is thesis-based, available either as part of a postgraduate training program for applicants who hold an MD, or as an independent research degree for applicants proceeding from a BSc. Major departmental research initiatives cover the electrophysiology of vision, models of retinal degeneration and therapies, ocular anatomy, and ocular genetics. Admission follows the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry's graduate entrance requirements, which apply alongside the university-wide requirements set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies. The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers scholarships and financial support for eligible graduate students.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission follows the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry's Graduate Program Entrance Requirements, which apply on top of the university-wide minimums set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency with one of: TOEFL iBT 95 overall with at least 21 on each skill area (or 5 overall with at least 4.5 on each skill area for tests written on or after January 21, 2026), IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 on each band, Cambridge 185 overall with at least 179 on each sub-score, or successful completion of EAP 550.
