Overview

About the program

The Optometry curriculum at the University of the Incarnate Word integrates classroom experience and patient contact, providing early exposure to clinical training captured through community outreach programs, rotations through our clinics and externships in clinical sites both nationally and internationally.

Distinctive features of the curriculum include case-based seminars, grand rounds, problem-based learning, incorporation of educational technologies such as web-based learning, classroom performance system, digital libraries, podcasts and video conferencing.

Opportunities exist for clinical research through our Summer Fellowship Training Program as well as interaction with other medical and health care providers primarily through our Inter-Professional Education (IPE) program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Optometry
Principles of Optics
Human Anatomy and Histology
Vision Science
Neuroanatomy
Professional Optometric Practice
Clinical Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Physiology
Visual and Applied Optics
Ocular Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Clinical Immunology and Histopathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-24 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

Credits

203 SCH

203.5 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Optometry View 12 other PhDs in Optometry in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of a minimum of 90 semester hours of college coursework from an accredited institution of higher learning.
A grade of C or better must be achieved in all prerequisite courses.
A recommended minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
A recommended minimum overall OAT score of 300. UIWRSO will accept alternative standardized admissions exams including the GRE, MCAT and DAT. More information on these exams can be found in the Standardized Admissions Exam section.
Two letters of recommendation, one letter must be from a Doctor of Optometry (OD)
Personal statement conveying interest in and passion for the profession. The essay prompt can be found within the OptomCAS application.
A minimum of 20 hours of Optometry shadowing with an OD. Work experience will meet this requirement.

Tuition Fee

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International

20250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20250 USD per year during 48 months.
National

20250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20250 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

20250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20250 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for San Antonio

972 - 1507 USD /month

Living costs

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