
PRE-optometry ACADEMIC COURSEWORK
Since Ohio State University hosts the only Optometry program in the state of Ohio, the pre-requisite courses are listed below. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their pre-professional advisor and academic advisor to create a timeline for prerequisite courses and for graduation.
COURSEWORK OUTLINE
Intro Biology I/II and Labs
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BIO 200/201/202/203
General Chemistry I/II and Labs
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CHM 261/266/262/267
Organic Chemistry I/II and Labs
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CHM 331/336/332/337
Biochemistry I/II (OSU states that if Biochemistry is offered in a two-semester sequence, both are required)
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BIO 306/307 or CHM 402 and 403
College Physics I/II or Physics-Biomedical Applications I/II
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PHY 221/222 or 231/232
Clinical Physiology
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HSC 422/450
Microbiology
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BIO 264/265 or 416/417
Calculus I
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MTH 181
College Writing I
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ENG 101
Intro to Psychology
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PSY 101
Humanities & Social Sciences
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2-3 classes in each area
Special Notes:
· A grade of C- or better must be earned in all prerequisite courses.
· OSU requires a minimum of 10 hours of shadowing experience.
Additional Course Recommendations:
Please review other school requirements as the average applicant applies to 5 programs.
The above list is not comprehensive. Each school may have slightly different requirements and it is the responsibility of the student to take prerequisite courses according to the schools they plan to apply to.