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Doctor of Optometry at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The Ohio State College of Optometry is the only optometry programme in Ohio and has focused on optometric education and vision research for over 100 years. Students begin patient care in the first year and examine 2,000+ patients by graduation.

Faculty: College of Optometry  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Clinical services include Primary Vision Care, Binocular Vision and Pediatrics, Advanced Ocular Care, Contact Lenses, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Eyewear Gallery and Vision Therapy, with a business management course series from personal finance to developing a business plan.

Career pathways

Prepares students for a career in optometry and for national board exams.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Three letters of recommendation (one optometrist, one professor, one of choice). Shadowing of 10+ hours at each of two optometric practices. Prerequisites: English composition, inorganic chemistry with lab, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics with lab, calculus, biology with lab, physiology, microbiology with lab, introductory psychology, humanities and social sciences; science courses older than 10 years need retaking or proof of mastery. OAT required (admitted students generally score 320-340), submitted by March 1.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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