Suggested Program of Study
These are general admission requirements. Students should refer to specific admissions guidelines for each optometry school and consult with their academic advisor and the Coordinator.
Required Courses
Other recommended courses for some schools include work in Business/Accounting, Computer Science, Communication Studies, Sociology, as well as additional Psychology courses.
One Human Physiology course
Take one human physiology course.
One Microbiology course
Take one microbiology course.
One or two Organic Chemistry courses
*NOTE: Organic Chemistry requirement depends on the Optometry School. About half require just one semester (CHEM 145 is sufficient). The other half require two semesters (CHEM 201 AND CHEM 202).
Take one Physics course sequence
Take PHYS 201 and 202 or PHYS 221 and 222.