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It explains UWM’s role in meeting prerequisites for accredited programs, the rarity of applying before a bachelor’s degree, and the importance of a specialized pre-optometry advisor and early planning. 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Optometry school requires four years of additional schooling after college.  \nUndergraduate preparation for the study of optometry requires a strong foundation in science and mathematics. UWM offers all of the prerequisites needed to apply to one of the 24 accredited optometry programs in the United States. There are no optometry programs in Wisconsin; the closest one is in Chicago. Although it is possible to enter an optometry program after completing the necessary science and math courses but before earning the bachelor's degree, it is a highly-rare situation. The majority of students accepted into optometry programs have completed their bachelor's degree.  \nPre-Optometry is not a major, and students must still choose a major. Since most of the pre-requisites necessary for application to optometry school are in the sciences, many students choose a science major such as biology, though it is not required. Our specialized pre-optometry advisor works with students to ensure they understand all of the milestones that must be met in college in order to be a competitive applicant to optometry school. A significant number of volunteer or work hours is often a requirement for application to optometry school so it is important to work with this advisor beginning in the first year in order to plan all needed activities into your college career.  \nRequirements  \nEntrance to an optometry program is very competitive. Applicants must take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) . The OAT is a standardized examination designed to measure general academic ability and comprehension of scientific information. At least one year of college education, which should include courses in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics, is required prior to taking the OAT. Most students, however, elect to complete two or more years of college prior to taking the exam in order to be better prepared.  \nDue to the variance in admission requirements, it is recommended that students consult with the Pre-Optometry Advisor every semester.  \nAlthough specific admission requirements may vary among programs, recommended coursework includes:  \nCode  \nBIO SCI 150 & BIO SCI 152  \nTitle  \nFoundations of Biological Sciences I and Foundations of Biological Sciences II  \nCredits  \n8  \nBIO SCI 202 Anatomy and Physiology I 8  \n& BIO SCI 203 and Anatomy and Physiology II  \nSelect a Microbiology course  \n\n| Select a Biochemistry course |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| CHEM 102 & CHEM 104 | General Chemistry\u003Cbr>and General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis | 10 |\n| CHEM 343 | \u003Cbr>Organic Chemistry | 3 |\n| CHEM 344 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |\n| CHEM 345 | \u003Cbr>Organic Chemistry | 3 |\n| Select one of the | following options: | 10 |\n| Option 1: |  |  |\n\nPHYSICS 120 & PHYSICS 121  \nGeneral Physics I (Non-Calculus Treatment)  \nand General Physics Laboratory I (NonCalculus Treatment)  \nPHYSICS 122 & PHYSICS 123  \nGeneral Physics II (Non-Calculus Treatment)  \nand General Physics Laboratory II (Non-Calculus Treatment)  \nOption 2:  \nPHYSICS 209 & PHYSICS 214  \nPhysics I (Calculus Treatment)  \nand Lab Physics I (Calculus Treatment)  \nPHYSICS 210 & PHYSICS 215  \nPhysics II (Calculus Treatment) and Lab Physics II (Calculus Treatment)  \nSelect a Calculus course  \nSelect a Statistics course  \nPSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology 3  \nTotal Credits 47  \nOther common course requirements include, but are not limited to and may vary by program: anatomy and physiology, cell biology, molecular biology, and immunology.","cbCaihiehuluph7I","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihiehuluph7I","pdf",33075,"English","# Requirements\n## OAT and eligibility\n## Recommended coursework and credits","[{\"question\":\"What prerequisites are needed before taking the OAT?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must complete at least one year of college education that includes courses in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics before taking the Optometry Admission Test (OAT). Many students complete two or more years to be better prepared.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is the Pre-Optometry Advisor important?\",\"answer\":\"The advisor helps students understand college milestones needed to be competitive applicants and emphasizes planning early, including volunteer or work hours that may be required for application.\"},{\"question\":\"What courses are recommended as part of the program-prep plan?\",\"answer\":\"Recommended coursework includes BIO SCI 150 \\u0026 152, BIO SCI 202 \\u0026 203, selected microbiology and biochemistry courses, PHYSICS 120 \\u0026 121 plus 122 \\u0026 123 or the calculus-treatment physics options, and credits totaling 47 including PSYCH 101.\"}]","Pre-Optometry - Course Requirements and Admission Guidance | PDF"]