Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Overview
Education
We have focused on optometric education and vision research for more than 100 years and our program prepares smart, motivated students for a fulfilling career. The Optometry - Doctor of Optometry programme is offered by The Ohio State University.
At The Ohio State University College of Optometry, you will be among the best and brightest students learning from the best and brightest faculty. You will:
- Begin patient care in the first year, directly examine 1,800+ patients by the time you graduate; and see additional patients through school screenings, case reviews, grand rounds, and Eyewear Gallery appointments;
- Deliver eyecare in all primary and sub-specialty areas in our college's full range of clinical services including: Primary Vision Care, Binocular Vision and Pediatrics, Advanced Ocular Care, Contact Lenses (Adult and Pediatric), Low Vision Rehabilitation, Eyewear Gallery, and Vision Therapy;
- Be well prepared to pass your national board exams on your first attempt; and
- Learn how to run a successful optometric practice with the most comprehensive series of business management courses, ranging from personal finance to the development of a complete business plan.
Accreditation
The professional optometric degree program at the Ohio State University College of Optometry holds the status of “Accredited” from the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biochemistry for Optometry
- General and Histological Anatomy
- Geometric Optics
- Primary Care Testing
- Ocular Anatomy
- Optometric Career Options and Financing
- Pathophysiology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE®: Required
- GMAT: Required
English requirements
General requirements
- Completion of the Optometry Admission Test (OAT); average OAT total science scores range from 320-340 for admitted students.
- Submission of official transcripts for all post secondary-level studies.
- Completion of a minimum of 10 hours of observation in at least two optometric practices.
- Personal interview; only those qualified applicants with the strongest credentials will be invited to the College of Optometry for interviews.
- Letters of recommendation (3) including one from an optometrist who knows the applicant; one from a professor who knows the applicant's academic performance, and one personal evaluation from a person of the applicant's choice.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 43,333 AUD / year (approximately 30,484 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 43,333 AUD / year (approximately 30,484 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 43,333 AUD / year (approximately 30,484 USD / year)
Living costs
Columbus, United States: 1,336-2,161 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
