Pre-Professional Advisors offer support and guidance to University of Kentucky students, from all majors, interested in applying to optometry school. In addition to outlining necessary coursework and guiding students through application processes, Pre-Professional Advisors also direct students to University programs, such as UK Education Abroad or the Center for Community Outreach, that foster well-rounded optometry school applicants.
Certificate in Pre-Optometry at University of Kentucky
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Certificate in Pre-Optometry at University of Kentucky
International students can study the Pre-Optometry at University of Kentucky at its main campus in Lexington, United States of America. This Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.
About Certificate in Pre-Optometry
Disciplines
Pre-Professional
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Pre-Optometry at University of Kentucky
Entry Requirements
- Freshman Admission: Applicants who have not attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND who have met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
- Transfer Admission : Applicants who have attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
- Non-degree Admission: Applicants who are exchange or visiting students.
- Conditional Admission: Applicants who meet UK’s academic requirements for admission but do not meet the minimum language proficiency requirement or the departmental specific requirements (such as certain SAT/ACT math scores for Engineering and Nursing).
- Students who are offered conditional admission because of English may either resubmit a higher TOEFL/IELTS score or enroll in UK's Center for English as a Second Language program. The duration of these courses will depend on placement test results and individual student progress. Upon successful completion of the English language course(s), the student will move seamlessly into a degree program at UK. This means no TOEFL/IELTS scores will be required if students complete CESL.
- Students who require a higher math score for Engineering may submit a higher score or switch their intended major to a program that does not have specific requirements.
- No additional application is required for Conditional Admission.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Pre-Optometry
meet with an advisor
Students interested in optometry should meet with a pre-optometry advisor at least twice during their freshman and sophomore years and at least three times during their junior and senior years. Pre-Professional Advisors are available for individaul appointments, provide information about internships and job shadowing opportunities, review personal statements, and guide students through the application process. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with an advisor by emailing the Stuckert Career Center at [email protected]. Students with a major in the College of Arts & Sciences may also email [email protected] to schedule an appointment with a pre-health advisor.
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Pre-Optometry at University of Kentucky
Application Fee 60
How to Apply for Certificate in Pre-Optometry at University of Kentucky
1. Complete UK International Application for Undergraduate Admission or Common Application
2. $60 Application processing fee (non-refundable)
3. Official transcripts in English
4. English proficiency directly from testing center:
- TOEFL: 71 iBT, 543 IPT (UK administered)
- TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
- IELTS: 6.0
- Duolingo: 105
5. Optional tests: ACT / SAT (M+CR) Scores
- ACT school code: 1554 | SAT school code - 1837
- Required for engineering programs and scholarships
Priority Deadline:
- December 1 for Fall semester (August start)
- October 15 for Spring semester (January start)
*Scholarship deadline for freshmen international undergraduate students is December 1.
Certificate in Pre-Optometry at University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
United States of America, Lexington