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pre-optometry

Complete the necessary coursework to prepare your for entry into optometry school through the pre-optometry path.

At UHSP, you’ll benefit from coursework that is taught through a health sciences-focused lens from your very first class giving you a unique perspective and set of skills to carry forward into your professional program and ultimate career.

Biology: General Biology (8 credits), Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology

Chemistry with lab (8 credits)

Organic Chemistry I with lab

Biochemistry

Math: Statistics, Calculus

Psychology

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Optometry At a Glance

Promote eye health and counsel patients on general health that affects their eyesight, when you pursue a career in optometry. Many optometrists own their practice, for those with an entrepreneurial spirit, or practice in a group setting with other optometrists and physicians. You can even explore unique specialties within the field. 

TOP 5

BEST PAYING

Listed among the top 5 highest paying health care occupations

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021)

9%

PROFESSION GROWTH

Expected job growth through 2032

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)

$131,860

MEDIAN SALARY

Median salary for optometrists

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)

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B.S. in Biomedical Sciences

Our health sciences programs are the perfect foundation for future professional study.

Designed as our “pre-professions degree,” the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences program prepares students for futures in a changing world by giving them a strong academic foundation in the sciences as well as the skills required to be successful in a wide variety of health professions careers, including optometry.

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