Optometry

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.