Did you know:Optometrists keep a busy schedule. Recent research shows that the average optometrist sees nearly seventy patients a week.
Students planning on gaining admission to optometry school must successfully combine an academic major with the specific prerequisite requirements. Most optometry schools are not selective in your degree. A student should select the best degree for them. Factors to consider:
How efficient is the degree?
What are your passions?
What would you do if you did not become an optometrist?
Where do you feel most confident academically?
If students are deciding which major is best for them, we can help! Meet with a pre-health advisor through our .
The Pre-Optometry Pathway is a non-degree program available at 青青草app State University. You will not earn a degree in Pre-Optometry.
HLTH 110 Introduction to Health Science and Public Health is a Foundational Studies course that is recommended for all students with an interest in health and wellness.
If you are interested in preparing for optometry training, you should take science courses and laboratories designed for science majors. Brief survey courses in the sciences will not prepare you for the schools and colleges of optometry. The requirements for admission to the schools and colleges of optometry vary but typically include biology, chemistry, math, and physics. This may include BIOL 191-192, BIOL 205, BIOL 227-228, CHEM 111-1112, CHEM 307-310, MATH 143-144, MATH 160 or 170, and/or PHYS 111-112. Additional beneficial courses may include CHEM 350, PSYC 101, and statistics. You should check the optometry schools of your choice for a list of specific course prerequisites. Most schools of optometry require the Optometry Admission Test (OAT). For more information, visit .