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Following are the minimum college-level pre-optometry courses required for admission. Completion of additional science coursework, particularly human-based biological science coursework, is strongly recommended. Only grades of C or higher will be accepted for prerequisite courses.

 
Minimum Semester Hours
Minimum Quarter Hours
English Composition/Literature
or similar graded non-remedial writing courses. One course in Public Speaking is acceptable.
6
9
College Calculus
Pre-calculus is not acceptable.
3
4.5
Statistics
Business Statistics is not recommended. Psychology Statistics or Biostatistics are acceptable.
3
4.5
Biology with Laboratory
General Biology, Physiology, Zoology, Comparative Anatomy are all acceptable. Botany does not apply.
6
9
Microbiology with Laboratory
Bacteriology is also acceptable.
3
4.5
General Chemistry with Laboratory
Inorganic Chemistry is also acceptable.
6
9
Organic Chemistry
Laboratory is not required.
3
4.5
Physics with Laboratory
The sequence does not need to be calculus-based.
6
9
Psychology
Introductory or upper-level Psychology courses are acceptable.
3
4.5
Social Science
An additional Psychology course, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology or Sociology are acceptable.
3
4.5

Recommended elective courses include:
Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Computer Science, Business, Economics, Sociology, Public Speaking and additional Psychology courses.


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