This program is specifically designed for students interested in examining, diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases, injuries, and disorders of the eye. The pre-optometry concentration includes prerequisites for optometry school; however, this program also goes beyond the minimum requirements to ensure that students are prepared for the rigors of a professional program. Examples of courses within the curriculum include general biology, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, calculus, physics, psychology, sociology, and statistics.
Potential Areas of Advanced Study
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
- Doctor of Philosophy in a health-related field
- Joint Programs (OD/PhD)
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Business Administration (3+2 program)
Additional Career and Post-Bachelors Options
- Research Assistant
- Pharmaceutical Research Assistant
- Center for Disease Control
- National Institutes of Health
- Government Employment
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