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School | New Brunswick Community College | | |
Location | Fredericton, NB, Canada | | |
School Type | College | | |
School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 4,300
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Degree | Diploma | | |
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Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
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Prerequisites | - Grade11 Mathematics
- 3 of Grade11 Biology or Grade11 Chemistry or Grade11 Physics or Grade11 Science
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Prerequisites Notes | High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency or Essential Skills Achievement Pathway: Post-Secondary Entry High School Diploma with:
- Foundations of Mathematics 110 or Geometry and Applications in Mathematics 112 and Functions and Relations 112
- Total of three (3) sciences, including at least one (2) from the following:
- Biology 112 or 122
- Chemistry 112 or 122
- Physics 112 or 122
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Description | Optical health is a growing field and Opticians are an important part of the optical health team. The Opticianry program is designed to provide learners with the skills necessary to succeed as an Optician. Graduates are equipped with essential knowledge and skills to fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, assist clients in the selection of eyeglass frames, arrange for the production of eyeglasses or contact lenses and mount lenses in eyeglass frames.
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.