Optometrists are healthcare providers who examine, diagnose, and treat certain conditions and diseases of the eye. They may prescribe treatments like corrective lenses or vision therapy to improve vision. Optometrists play a vital role in helping individuals maintain their vision and overall well-being through personalized eye care.
Application Service
To apply to most optometry schools in the U.S. & Puerto Rico, you must use OptomCAS . This allows applicants to apply to multiple programs by submitting a single online application.
Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)
The OAT is a standardized test required for admission to optometry school. It evaluates an applicant’s knowledge and abilities in areas such as natural sciences, physics, reading comprehension, and quantitative reasoning. The OAT score is one factor considered when making admission decisions.
Required Courses:
One year of General Biology: BMS 130L & BMS 131L (with Lab)
One year of Anatomy & Physiology: BMS 310L & BMS 311L (with Lab)
One year of General Chemistry: BMS 140L & BMS 141L (with Lab)
One year of Organic Chemistry: BMS 210L & BMS 211L (with Lab)
One semester of Biochemistry: BMS 303L
One year of Physics: PHY 250L & PHY 251L (with Lab)
One year of English Composition: ENG 111 & ENG 112
One semester of Microbiology: BMS 320L (with Lab)
One semester of Statistics: MTH 150
One semester of Psychology: PSY 141
One semester of Biochemistry: BMS 303L
One year of Calculus: MTH 230 & MTH 231
Requirements often vary from one school to the next. Students should verify course selection with individual programs.
