Optometry
Indiana University offers a seven-year program leading to a degree in optometry (three years pre-optometry, four years in the School of Optometry). During the three-year pre-optometry program, the student must complete 90 credit hours, including the following:
- CHEM-C 105 (3 cr.)
- CHEM-C 106 (3 cr.)
- CHEM-C 125 (2 cr.)
- CHEM-C 126 (2 cr.)
- CHEM-C 341 (4 cr. or two courses)
- MATH-M 215 (5 cr.)
- PHYS-P 201 (5 cr.)
- PHYS-P 202 (5 cr.)
- PSY-P 101 (3 cr.)
- PSY-P 102 (3 cr.)
- PSY-K 300 (3 cr.)
- BIOL-L 101 (4 cr.)
- BIOL-M 310 (3-4 cr.)
- plus one additional advanced course in biology
- ENG-W 131 (3 cr.)
- Arts and humanities (6 cr.)
- Social and behavioral sciences (6 cr.)
- Proficiency equivalent of foreign language (10 cr.)
The student may submit an application to the School of Optometry one semester in advance of completion of pre-optometry requirements.
For applications and additional information contact the health professions advisor at (219) 980-6722.
For more information, visit the Pre-Professional Curricula page on the IU Northwest bulletin.
