What major is best for optometry school?

Although most students who are working toward a career in optometry choose to pursue a major in a basic science such as Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, applied health majors are also common such as Health Science and Exercise Science.

Can you become an optometrist without a degree?

You’ll need to get a degree in optometry, approved by the General Optical Council (GOC).

Why is optometry school so expensive?

Optometrists graduate with more student loans than anticipated. Not only that, but higher living expenses, tuition increases each year, interest accruing on the loans, and leftover loans from undergrad push the cost of becoming an OD well above what was anticipated.

Can I get into optometry school with a low GPA?

If you have a low GPA, you might find optometry coursework challenging. However, if you’re a motivated worker, have done work in the field, have an outgoing personality, and a lengthy list of relevant extracurricular activities, you’ll definitely have a fair chance of getting accepted.

What GPA is needed for optometry school?

3.0 GPA
Optometry schools highly consider your cumulative GPA as well as your prerequisite science GPA, so it’s important for you to maintain a competitive GPA. Most programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA but the average accepted cumulative and science GPA for accepted students is a 3.5.

How do I become an optometrist in USA?

Steps to Becoming an Optometrist

1. Take all college classes necessary for admission into optometry school.
2. Earn a high undergraduate GPA.
3. Perform well on the Optometry Admission Test.
4. Shadow at least one optometrist.
5. Get accepted into an accredited optometry school.
6. Take and pass four years of optometry courses.

Is there a lot of maths in Optometry?

It may not be surprising to hear, as in most subject areas, that there is a substantial amount of mathematics in Optics. Luckily for most of us (or unluckily if you like maths) this maths is ‘hidden’ by using rule of thumb systems, data tables or computer software that does all the work for us.

Is med school harder than optometry school?

Medical school can be more expansive in what is covered, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it is harder. By contrast, optometric education goes into much more depth in the diverse array of optometric subcategories (e.g., low vision, ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, or vision therapy).

Does Harvard have an optometry program?

Optometry | Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology.

Do you have to take the MCAT for optometry school?

How do you become an optometrist? After obtaining a bachelor degree and completing the necessary prerequisites, you will take the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)—whereas for medical school you would take the MCAT. You will then need to complete a four-year program at an accredited optometry school.