Where to begin
During your summer between first and second year, you can get hands-on experience at an independent clinic in a Specsavers. Our student experience is an exciting 6-week paid summer program running from May to August. Get 20 hours a week shadowing experienced optometrists, assisting with pre-test, and connecting with other students across the country. Interested? We'll match you with a clinic near you for your summer.
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Access study resources for your board exams
We've partnered with OptoPrep to help you get ready for your NBEO® or OEBC exam. Get sponsored access to the NBEO® Part II study program. Even if you're preparing for OEBC Part I, this program offers tools designed to strengthen your understanding, giving you confidence to excel. Get your complimentary activation code to access OptoPrep study resources.
Learn moreLet us help with your tuition and student loans
Fourth year students and new graduates can qualify for up to a $100,000 CAD forgivable loan for a three-year commitment at select clinics. Receive $25,000 upfront and up to $75,000 during employment at an independent clinic within the Specsavers network. Find out which clinics are offering tuition support.
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We want to make a difference to people’s lives – including yours
An externship at an independent clinic in a Specsavers provides you a clinic with fully integrated technology from end to end, so you can measure and track your patients’ eye health outcomes. We support optometrists by investing in new equipment including an OCT scan for every patient as part of a comprehensive eye exam. This enables optometrists to have an impact on eye health outcomes on a scale never been seen before. Work with the NIDEK Tonoref 3, NIDEK automated lensmeter, Topcon Maestro2, NIDEK intelligent refract RT-6100, NIDEK slit lamp SL-1800, and Zeiss HFA3 with SITA Faster visual field.