Pre-Optometry

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Pre-Optometry

Optometry Career Guide New!!

The Optometry Admissions Test (OAT) is now available only as a computerized test. Application to take this test will be online at www.opted.org. The site will also have the test fee and other info, such as practice questions. The OAT phone line is 800-232-2159.

OAT Information Sheet
PRE - OPTOMETRY
B.S. Biomeical Science Suggested Degree Plan
Discuss your degree plan with your faculty mentor

FRESHMAN

Fall

Spring

General Biology I

4

General Biology II

4

General Chemistry I & Lab

4

General Chemistry II & Lab

4

Composition I

3

Composition II

3

UCCP

1

UCCP

1

Oral Communication

3

US History to 1865

3

15

15

SOPHOMORE

Fall

Spring

Microbiology

4

Genetics

4

Organic Chemistry I

4

Organic Chemistry II

4

History II

3

Precalculus

3

English Literature

3

Physiology

4

Professional Skills

2

Biomedical Practicum

2

16

17

Summer Enrichment Program

JUNIOR

Fall

Spring

Medical Terminology

1

Histology

4

Biochemistry I

4

Biology of Viruses

3

Physics I

4

Physics II

4

Economics

3

Neurobiology

3

Core Philosophy

3

Art

3

15

17

SENIOR

Fall

Spring

Functional Anatomy

4

Immunology

4

Medical Microbiology

3

Intro to Statistics

4

Intro to Toxicology

3

Calculus

4

General Psychology

3

Political Science : TX

3

Political Science I: US

3

16

15

OPTOMETRY EXPERIENCE BENEFICIAL
STANDARDIZED TEST: OPTOMETRY ADMISSION TEST (OAT)

MINIMUM SCIENCE & MATH REQUIREMENTS

Optometry School Information

Table of National Optometry School Information - very useful!!

School Specific Course Prerequisites - what each optometry school expects their accepted students to have taken as an undergraduate by the time they enroll

University of Houston College of Optometry 2003 Entering Class Profile N = 98
UNDERGRADUATE GRADES
Mean GPA	3.31
Prerequisite Mean GPA	3.23
GENDER
Males	31 (32%)
Females	67 (68%)
AGE
Range	21 - 48
Mean	24
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
African-American	4 (4%)
Anglo-American	41 (42%)
Asian-American	42 (43%)
Hispanic-American	10 (10%)
Foreign National	0 (0%)
Native American	1 (1%)
OPTOMETRIC ADMISSION TEST (OAT) SCORES
Mean "Academic Average" Score	318
Mean "Total Science" Score	317

University of Houston College of Optometry 2004 Entering Class Profile N = 99
UNDERGRADUATE GRADES
Mean GPA	3.42
Prerequisite Mean GPA	3.32
GENDER
Males	32 (33%)
Females	67 (67%)
AGE
Range	19 - 39
Mean	24
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
African-American	3 (3%)
Anglo-American	55 (55%)
Asian-American	32 (32%)
Hispanic-American	7 (8%)
Foreign National	2 (2%)
Native American	0 (0%)
OPTOMETRIC ADMISSION TEST (OAT) SCORES
Mean "Academic Average" Score	325
Mean "Total Science" Score	328

University of Houston College of Optometry 2007 Entering Class Profile N = 101
UNDERGRADUATE GRADES
Mean GPA	3.42
Prerequisite Mean GPA	3.32
GENDER
Males	33
Females	68
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
African-American	4 (4%)
Anglo-American	51 (50%)
Asian-American	35 (35%)
Hispanic-American	10 (10%)
Foreign National	1 (1%)
Native American	0 (0%)
OPTOMETRIC ADMISSION TEST (OAT) SCORES
Mean "Academic Average" Score	325
Mean "Total Science" Score	328

University of Houston College of Optometry 2007 - 2008 Estimated Financial Aid Budgets
	Tution & Fees	Books & Equipment	Living Allowance	Total
OPT 1	Fall (20 hours), Spring (19 hours)
Residents	$15,874	$5,814	$13,850	$33,319
Nonresidents	$23,717	$5,814	$13,850	$43,381

OPT 2	Fall (18 hours), Spring (21 hours)
Residents	$15,874	$2,500	$13,950	$30,088
Nonresidents	$22,609	$2,500	$13,950	$39,059

OPT 3	Fall (7 hours)**
Residents	$2,560	$0	$4,566	$7,126
Nonresidents	$4,216	$0	$4,566	$8,782

	Fall (20 hours), Spring (21 hours)
Residents	$14,093	$1,732	$13,950	$29,775
Nonresidents	$23,676	$1,732	$13,950	$39,358

OPT 4	Summer (15 hours)**
Residents	$5,484	$0	$4,566	$10,050
Nonresidents	$10,902	$0	$4,566	$15,468

	Fall (18 hours), Spring (18 hours)
Residents	$11,513	$960	$13,950	$26,423
Nonresidents	$20,027	$960	$13,950	$34,937

Notes:
* Budgets shown above are for off-campus living. On campus budgets are slightly lower. All budgets are subject to change by Legislative and/or University board action.
** Final summer budgets are not available until April.
Total credit hours: 177

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