Indiana University

*According to data from ASCO

*According to data from ASCO

• There are some acceptable substitutions
  • All science courses must be taken in-person and only three other courses may be taken online.
• There are some acceptable substitutions for specific courses. Go to https://www.uab.edu/optometry/home/academics/doctor-of-optometry/admissions-information for more information. 
• Recommended courses: Advanced Biology, Vertebrate/Human Anatomy (and Lab), Histology, Human Physiology (and Lab), Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye, Cell Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Neuroscience, Sensation and Perception, Introduction to Business Administration, Small Business Management, Medical Terminology, Ethics, Independent Research

Minimum number of College Credit Hours required:

• If an applicant does not have a bachelor's degree, they must have a minimum of 90 semester hours of college credit, which is to include all of our prerequisites. The applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.60.

Required Shadowing Hours:

• There is not a specific amount of hours required.

Letters of Recommendation: 

• Three letters of recommendation to include at least one from a science faculty member the applicant has had; others can include additional faculty, coach if a collegiate athlete, work supervisor, optometrist, academic advisor, etc.

*All cost of living scores are according to bestplaces.net and provide a rough estimate compared to the average of the United States (a score of 100 is considered average for the United States. Scores lower than 100 would indicate a cost of living lower than average. Scores above 100 indicate a cost of living higher than average).