Undergraduate
Prerequisites
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Common Course Prerequisites (click here)
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Biology with labs – 2 semesters
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General Chemistry with labs – 2 semesters
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Physics with lab – 2 semesters
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Anatomy – 1 semester
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Physiology – 1 semester
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Organic Chemistry with lab – 1 semester
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Biochemistry – 1 semester
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Microbiology with lab – 1 semester
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Calculus – 1 semester
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Statistics – 1 semester
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English – 2 semesters
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Psychology – 1 semester
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Experience or exposure to the field of optometry
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For a more detailed information of Optometry School Prerequisites, please visit OptomCAS https://www.optomcas.org/information-about-schools-colleges/school-college-prerequisites
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General Timeline Table
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Timeline Table​​
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Year 1
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Check-in with an advisor to plan out college career
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Join student organizations and clubs
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Complete Biology, General Chemistry, College Algebra, and labs successfully
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Year 2
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Check-in with an advisor to plan out college career
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Research and visit optometry schools
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Volunteer or work in optometry related setting
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Complete Organic Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Calculus, and labs successfully
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Year 3
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Check-in with an advisor to plan out college career
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Research OAT and prepare for the test
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Complete Physics, Biochemistry, Immunology, English, and labs successfully
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Year 4
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Check-in with an advisor to plan out college career
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Check with school websites for details and apply by the deadline
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Complete Psychology, and Statistics successfully
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For a more detailed timeline during Undergraduate Studies, please visit this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14_piMYE6QM8MpQxjnjwFOrLD8Cm5Ca48871fM3Wdly0/edit?usp=sharing
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