Dr. Natalie Hutchings

Associate Professor

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Biography

Natalie Hutchings is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of Academics at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Optometry and Vision Science. Her research focuses on ocular imaging, clinical assessment scaling, spectacle lens adaptation, and the development of optical devices. With a strong background in imaging optics, she investigates various aspects of aberrations and telehealth in her work. Dr. Hutchings has contributed to the field through numerous publications and active research activities. She is also involved in educating students in the optometry program, teaching courses on visual optics, clinical techniques, and research methodology. Dr. Hutchings’ commitment to advancing optometry education and research is reflected in her mentoring of graduate students and her engagement with contemporary issues in vision science.

Research Interests

Courses

OPTOM 106 - Geometrical, Physical Visual Optics OPTOM 126 - Fundamentals Visual Optics OPTOM 152 - Clinical Techniques 1 OPTOM 216 - Ophthalmic Optics 1 OPTOM 246 - Ophthalmic Optics 2 OPTOM 342B - Case Analysis Optometric Therapies 2 OPTOM 477 - Clinical Techniques 4 OPTOM 650 - Research Methodology Vision Science OPTOM 651 - Data Analysis Vision Science

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.