Doctor of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Completion of the prerequisite courses as outlined above
- Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Individuals with a Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree in nursing and with a Master’s degree in another field will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Registered Nurse (RN) active and unencumbered licensure in the state where practice hours will be completed
- Verification of post-baccalaureate clinical/practice hours
Proof of Legal U.S. Residency – If Required
- International applicants, or any other applicants who are not U.S. citizens and who are living in the U.S., must provide proof of legal U.S. residency prior to matriculation.
English Requirements
- TOEFLMin 79
English Program Requirements
- The TOEFL is required for all applicants submitting coursework from foreign schools
- The online TOEFL is accepted
- A minimum score of 79 for the Internet-Based test must be submitted at the time of application.
- TOEFL scores are valid for two years
- Exceptions:
- The TOEFL exam will be waived for permanent and temporary residents of the United States who have completed the English prerequisite from an accredited institution in the United States.
- English courses taken from foreign countries whose native language is English will be accepted (e.g., Canada, Australia, Great Britain, New Zealand and the British West Indies)
Fee Information
How to Apply
The first step in the admissions process is to ensure you are on track to complete both the course prerequisites and application requirements in time to apply for your preferred year of entry.
International Students: We do not require a separate application or fee, and you should be prepared to meet all of the prerequisite and application requirements as outlined. If you need assistance with immigration (I-20 form, F-1 visa, SEVIS, etc.), our International Student Services (ISS) staff are available to help you.Visit the ISS website to learn more.
Admission to the program is competitive so you should strive to not only meet, but exceed the minimum requirements. To get a feel for the competitiveness of the applicant pool we recommend that you view our class statistics page, review the national statistics for Dental Medicine and read what the admissions committee recommends you do to maximize your candidacy.
The apply now page will provide you with step-by-step instructions as well as an application checklist. There are a number of supporting materials that make up your completed application and it is essential that you print and carefully follow the checklist to ensure that you properly submit these pieces by the deadline.
Doctor of Optometry
Western University of Health Sciences
United States of America, Pomona