Pre-optometry

Most professional schools of optometry require up to 90 credits in a pre-professional program prior to admission. A few schools require or recommend a bachelors degree before admission. Virtually all schools require the applicant to sit for the Optometry College Admission Test (OCAT). Not all schools will require the following courses or some schools may require other courses that are not listed; check closely with adviser.

BIOL 150, 230, 324, 340 14 cr.
CHEM 121, 122, 231, 232, 236, 237 18 cr.
PHYS 151, 152, 156, 157 10 cr.
MATH 146, 147, 166, 167 14 cr.
ENGL 100, 200 6 cr.
PSYC 101 + directed electives 8 cr.
HIST 3 cr.
SOCI 100 3 cr.
Human Anatomy and Anatomy/Physiology 6 cr.
Introduction to Business 3 cr.
Basic Accounting 3 cr.
Directed Electives 2+ cr.