O.D. programs vary in terms of both their pre-req’s/co-req’s and suggested additional course work, so students are advised to pin-point their target schools early (upon entrance into the Pre-Medical Professions concentration). Most O.D. programs require either the OAT or GRE exams, but will accept the PCAT, MCAT or DAT exam scores. Required Electives: CHEM2580 Organic Chemistry II PHYS2560 College Physics II or PHYS2610 General Physics II* *Note: some optometry schools are no longer requiring Physics II, and now only require through Physics I. Highly Recommended Electives: CHEM4270 Biochemistry Recommended Electives: Any Pre-Medical Concentration Elective Course Option Other Recommendations: Check your target Optometry Schools for Anatomy & Physiology requirements and for any Biochemistry requirements.
