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Pre-Optometry

Pre-Optometry

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Program offered in On-campus formats.

As a pre-optometry student, you will typically follow the 茄子社区 University curriculum for either a , or a . Either of these degrees will get you the prerequisite coursework that you need to be a good candidate for application to an . These courses include:

  • General Chemistry at least 2 semesters (with laboratories)
  • General Biology at least 2 semesters (with laboratories)
  • Organic Chemistry - 2 semesters (with laboratories)
  • General Physics - 2 semesters (with laboratories)
  • English Reading and Composition – at least 1 semester
  • Students must also complete an entrance test (MCAT, GRE, DAT or OAT)

It is generally recommended that as you complete the degree. If you have specific optometry schools in mind, you should work with your major advisor to make sure that you complete any specific courses that are required by that school.