Optometry Requirements

Southern College of Optometry

• "Doctors of optometry are independent primary health care providers who specialize in the examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as the diagnosis of related systemic conditions." (Definition adopted by the American Optometric Association)
  
  
• Completion of a bachelor's degree is strongly encouraged, and the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) is required for admission.
  
  
• There is no particular major required to enter optometry training although a strong background in science is highly recommended.

Resources

• American Optometric Association
• Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
• Optometry Admission Test information
• Southern College of Optometry – “Become a Competitive Applicant”

*CHEM 3312/3302 (General Organic Chemistry 2) is required prior to taking Biochemistry.