Optometry (Professional)

University of Missouri St. Louis

United States of America, Saint Louis

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University of Missouri St. Louis

United States of America , Saint Louis

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Aug-2022 15-Mar-2022

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Duration 48 month(s)

Apply Date 15-Mar-2022

Next Intake 24-Aug-2022

Optometry (Professional)

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Overview Key FeaturesThe 3+4 Optometry (Professional) program from University of Missouri–St. Louis includes a rigorous dedicated course track, and is designed to prepare the student for admission into the OD program at UMSL Optometry1. Students who are part of the Optometry 3+4 Program will earn a Bachelor's of Liberal Studies degree after the completion of their first year of the optometry program.Students must fill out the Bachelor's of Liberal Studies (BLS) Application as part of compliance with the 3+4 Program; however, if they are approved to pursue a Biology degree, this requirement is waived, but will include additional Biology courses. Once admitted into the College of Optometry, students will receive their BLS after the completion of their first semester. Students must apply for undergraduate graduation prior to matriculation into the College of Optometry.

The Optometry (Professional) program from University of Missouri–St. Louis currently offer students the opportunity to earn an undergraduate degree and Doctor of Optometry degree in seven years instead of the traditional eight year plan.

Disciplines

Health Sciences

Human Medicine

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Students are required to maintain a 3.2 GPA, and receive a "B" or higher in all required coursesStudents must earn an overall score of 300 or higher on the OAT and no score lower than a 280 in any sectionStudents will apply through OptomCAS for consideration of admission into the College of Optometry during the student's third year of their undergraduate program