Overview

Education

We have focused on optometric education and vision research for more than 100 years and our program prepares smart, motivated students for a fulfilling career. The Optometry - Doctor of Optometry programme is offered by The Ohio State University.

At The Ohio State University College of Optometry, you will be among the best and brightest students learning from the best and brightest faculty. You will:

Begin patient care in the first year, directly examine 1,800+ patients by the time you graduate; and see additional patients through school screenings, case reviews, grand rounds, and Eyewear Gallery appointments;
Deliver eyecare in all primary and sub-specialty areas in our college's full range of clinical services including: Primary Vision Care, Binocular Vision and Pediatrics, Advanced Ocular Care, Contact Lenses (Adult and Pediatric), Low Vision Rehabilitation, Eyewear Gallery, and Vision Therapy;
Be well prepared to pass your national board exams on your first attempt; and
Learn how to run a successful optometric practice with the most comprehensive series of business management courses, ranging from personal finance to the development of a complete business plan.

Accreditation

The professional optometric degree program at the Ohio State University College of Optometry holds the status of “Accredited” from the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry for Optometry

General and Histological Anatomy

Geometric Optics

Primary Care Testing

Ocular Anatomy

Optometric Career Options and Financing

Pathophysiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of the Optometry Admission Test (OAT); average OAT total science scores range from 320-340 for admitted students.

Submission of official transcripts for all post secondary-level studies.

Completion of a minimum of 10 hours of observation in at least two optometric practices.

Personal interview; only those qualified applicants with the strongest credentials will be invited to the College of Optometry for interviews.

Letters of recommendation (3) including one from an optometrist who knows the applicant; one from a professor who knows the applicant's academic performance, and one personal evaluation from a person of the applicant's choice.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30484 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30484 USD / year

≈ 30484 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

30484 USD / year

≈ 30484 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 USD / month

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