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.

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COURSEWORK OUTLINE​

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​Intro Biology I/II and Labs

• BIO 200/201/202/203

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General Chemistry I/II and Labs

• CHM 261/266/262/267

 

Organic Chemistry I/II and Labs

• CHM 331/336/332/337

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Biochemistry I/II (OSU states that if Biochemistry is offered in a two-semester sequence, both are required)

• BIO 306/307 or CHM 402 and 403

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College Physics I/II or Physics-Biomedical Applications I/II

• PHY 221/222 or 231/232

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Clinical Physiology

• HSC 422/450

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Microbiology

• BIO 264/265 or 416/417

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Calculus I

• MTH 181

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College Writing I

• ENG 101

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Intro to Psychology

• PSY 101

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Humanities & Social Sciences

• 2-3 classes in each area

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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.

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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.