Michigan College

* According to data from ASCO

* According to data from ASCO

• Recommended Courses (in order of importance): Organic Chemistry II, Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Embryology/Developmental Biology, Business Management or Accounting, and Speech
• There are some acceptable substitutions for specific courses. Go to https://www.ferris.edu/optometry/admissions/MCO-Admission-Requirements.htm for more information 

Minimum number of College Credit Hours required:

•  For regular admissions, the applicant must have earned a baccalaureate degree prior to the start date at Michigan College of Optometry.

Required Shadowing Hours:

•  There is not a specific number of shadowing hours required.

Letters of Recommendation: 

• Three letters of recommendation are required. One letter must be submitted by a college professor, a second letter from an optometrist, and a third letter from another individual of the applicant's choice who is neither a professor, optometrist, nor relative (suggestions would be a high school teacher, high school counselor, athletic coach, clergy, work supervisor, 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).