
Pre-Optometry







About Pre-Optometry
Optometrists are the primary providers of vision care. They are concerned with eye health; general health problems that affect the eyes; how well a person sees; and how the eyes work together: color vision, depth perception, and visual performance. Optometrists are primary health professionals. Optometry programs require that applicants complete a specific set of prerequisite courses prior to enrollment.
Portland State University (PSU) offers a strong Pre-Optometry program that enables students to complete their prerequisite coursework, earn a baccalaureate degree, and obtain assistance with the optometry school preparation and application process.
Pre-Optometry is a professional track (not a major), but common majors for pre-optometry students include Science, Health Studies: Health Science, Biology, & Chemistry.
Prospective students to PSU can meet with a pre-optometry advisor to learn about PSU’s Pre-Optometry program. Admission into optometry programs is limited and competitive. Pre-Optometry students would apply to optometry programs after completing coursework and experiences to help them prepare for the program. In recent years, Pacific University’s average cumulative GPA for students admitted students to the Doctor of Optometry degree program has been 3.42.
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