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Pre-Optometry

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Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Required	Yes
Entrance Exam	(Optometry Admission Test)
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Patient Care Experience &/or Shadowing Hours	30+ Hours
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Biology Courses	BIOL231 Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab (4) BIOL232 Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab (4) BIOL233 Human Anatomy & Physiology III w/ Lab (4) BIOL323 General Microbiology w/ Lab (5)
Chemistry Courses	CHEM221Z General Chemistry w/ Lab (5) CHEM222Z General Chemistry w/ Lab (5) CHEM223Z General Chemistry w/ Lab (5) CHEM334 Organic Chemistry I (4) CHEM335 Organic Chemistry II (4) CHEM338 Organic Chemistry I Lab (1) CHEM336 Organic Chemistry III (4) CHEM339 Organic Chemistry II Lab (1) CHEM450 Structural Biochemistry (4) CHEM451 Metabolic Chemistry (4) CHEM454 Biochemistry Lab (2)
Physics Courses	PHYS201 General Physics w/ Lab (4) PHYS202 General Physics w/ Lab (4) PHYS203 General Physics w/ Lab (4)
Math/Statistics Courses	MATH241 Survey of Calculus (4) or MATH251Z Calculus (4) STAT327 Statistics & Experimental Design (5) or STAT352 Statistics (4)
Social Science Courses	PSY201Z General Psychology (4
English/Writing Courses	WR122Z Argumentative Writing (4)
Strongly Suggested Electives/Additional Courses	N/A
Notes	The curriculum of the Pre-Optometry pathway is for those seeking admission to a school of Optometry to complete a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree. Typically, students will complete a Bachelor’s degree in one of the science programs, but other degrees are accepted by professional optometry schools. Prerequisite coursework serves as preparation for the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) required for applicants seeking admission to optometry schools. Some optometry schools require observation experience under the supervision of an optometrist. Students are strongly encouraged to work closely with their advisor when selecting appropriate coursework.