Optometry Suggested Coursework
| Minimum Requirement | Etown Recommended | Typical Semester Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Biology (16 hours including microbiology, physiology, and anatomy) | BIO 111 BIO 235* BIO 324* BIO 341* |
Fall, First Year Spring, Second Year or later Spring, Third Year Fall, Third year or later |
| English (3-4 hours) | ENG 100 | Fall/Spring, First Year |
| Chemistry (12 hours, including organic chemistry) | CH 105 CH 113* CH 213* |
Fall, First Year Spring, First Year Fall, Second Year |
| Mathematics (4 hours of statistics) | MA 251 | Fall, second year or later |
| Physics (8 hours) | PHYS 103 PHYS 104* |
Fall, Third Year Spring, Third Year |
| Psychology (3-4 hours) | PSY 105 | Any semester |
* Pre-requisite exists. Consult most recent Etown College Catalog for details.
Note: To find school-specific requirements for each U.S. and Canadian optometry school, see an optometry school's website or the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry.