Pre-Optometry
Most programs recommend a B.S. or B.A. in science (chemistry, biology, or interdisciplinary medical sciences) for admission. Completion of a bachelor’s degree prior to admission is standard for all recent entering classes at NSUOK and UT.
Coursework to be completed at the time of application includes the following:
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1315 & 1415 | General Chemistry I and II with Laboratory |
| PHYS 1114 & 1214 | General Physics I & II with Laboratory |
| CHEM 3053 & 3062 | Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory |
| CHEM 4115 | Biochemistry I |
| BIOL 1404 | Principles of Biology I with Laboratory |
| BIOL 2114 | Microbiology |
| STAT 2153 | Statistics |
| PSY 1113 | Introduction to Psychology |
| ENG 1113 & 1213 | English Composition I and II |
| MATH 1513 & 1613 | College Algebra and Trigonometry (minimum 6 hours; Calculus recommended) |
Other strongly recommended courses include Human Anatomy (BIOL 3614) and Human Physiology (BIOL 3624), social sciences, humanities, public speaking (COMM 2213), Analytic Geometry (MATH 2113), computer science (CIS 1003), accounting (ACCT 2103), and Experimental Psychology (PSY 3433).
The applicant must take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT), and scores must be submitted to the optometry program prior to application. The OAT should be taken in the fall semester before you plan to apply. A minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 or higher is required for all U.S. optometry programs.
Note: The requirements listed above specifically address the optometry program at Northeastern Oklahoma State University. The same requirements will generally apply to other schools of optometry, but specific requirements may vary.
For additional information, contact the Department of Chemistry, Computer, and Physical Sciences.