Pre-optometry

Common majors: biology, physics

There’s more than meets the eye. Optometrists improve visual and overall eye health—but because the eye can be a lens to what’s happening in the brain and throughout the body, optometrists can also be on the front lines of diagnosing larger issues. The pre-optometry track prepares you for entry into a two-year accelerated Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) program. Invasive procedures, like corneal transplants or LASIK, require an M.D. in ophthalmology.  

REQUIRED COURSES FOR TRACK 4: PREOPTOMETRY

BIO 150 - Biology I: Cells and Genetics Credits: 4

BIO 151 - Biology II: Animal Biology Credits: 4

CHE 111 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 4

CHE 112 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: 4

CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4

CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4

MAT 141 - Calculus I Credits: 4

MAT 142 - Calculus II Credits: 4

or

MAT 134 - Survey of Calculus Credits: 4

 
MAT 220 - Biostatistics Credits: 4

BIO 314 - Microbiology Credits: 4

PHY 121 - Introductory Physics I Credits: 4

PHY 122 - Introductory Physics II Credits: 4

RECOMMENDED: Health Professions Seminars I–IV (taken in sophomore and junior years)

NOTE: Additional requirements vary by school; it is the responsibility of students to make sure that any prerequisites are met.