Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before May 2027
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL® IBT: 83
- PTE Academic: 56
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
203 SCH
203.5 credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
San Antonio, United States
Disciplines
Optometry
Overview
About the program
The Optometry curriculum at the University of the Incarnate Word integrates classroom experience and patient contact, providing early exposure to clinical training captured through community outreach programs, rotations through our clinics and externships in clinical sites both nationally and internationally.
Distinctive features of the curriculum include case-based seminars, grand rounds, problem-based learning, incorporation of educational technologies such as web-based learning, classroom performance system, digital libraries, podcasts and video conferencing.
Opportunities exist for clinical research through our Summer Fellowship Training Program as well as interaction with other medical and health care providers primarily through our Inter-Professional Education (IPE) program.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Clinical Optometry
- Principles of Optics
- Human Anatomy and Histology
- Vision Science
- Neuroanatomy
- Professional Optometric Practice
- Clinical Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
- Clinical Physiology
- Visual and Applied Optics
- Ocular Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
- Clinical Immunology and Histopathology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
GRE®: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL® IBT: 83
- PTE Academic: 56
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Successful completion of a minimum of 90 semester hours of college coursework from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- A grade of C or better must be achieved in all prerequisite courses.
- A recommended minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- A recommended minimum overall OAT score of 300. UIWRSO will accept alternative standardized admissions exams including the GRE, MCAT and DAT. More information on these exams can be found in the Standardized Admissions Exam section.
- Two letters of recommendation, one letter must be from a Doctor of Optometry (OD)
- Personal statement conveying interest in and passion for the profession. The essay prompt can be found within the OptomCAS application.
- A minimum of 20 hours of Optometry shadowing with an OD. Work experience will meet this requirement.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International
- International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
- Non-residents
- 60,521 AUD / year
- ≈ 42,900 USD / year
- Out-of-State
- 60,521 AUD / year
- ≈ 42,900 USD / year
- Domestic
- Tuition fee for the domestic students.
- In-State
- 60,521 AUD / year
- ≈ 42,900 USD / year
Living costs
San Antonio
United States
1,371-2,126 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Optometry.
