Individuals wishing to become an optometrist must seek training outside Saskatchewan. Training for optometrists is available at the University of Waterloo in Ontario. An interprovincial training agreement guarantees space in the program for three qualified Saskatchewan students. Enrolment is very limited, however, and competitive.
Prior to admission into the School of Optometry and Vision Science, applicants must complete three or more years of Bachelor of Science studies. Pre-optometry programs are offered at the University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan. If you are interested in the Optometry program at University of Waterloo, you can take the first year of prerequisite classes at Parkland College and transfer to either the U of S, U of R, or Waterloo to take the remainder of the prerequisites before applying to the program. You must be working on a Bachelor of Science degree. |
