Doctor of Optometry

In this full-time, four-year program on the Worcester campus, provide eye care and promote vision health to a diverse patient community of all ages. Learn from expert professors and use cutting-edge instructional technologies in the classroom. You’ll also work in the MCPHS Eye and Vision Center and participate in other clinical experiences, gaining extensive experience with diagnosing and managing a wide range of eye conditions by the time you graduate.

A recommended minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)Official college or university transcripts from all institutions attended While there is no requirement that a student must major in a specific area or complete an undergraduate degree, the completion of an undergraduate degree is strongly recommended. In order to be qualified for admission to the Doctor of Optometry program, applicants must have completed a minimum of 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours—the equivalent of three years of college education—prior to matriculation.Two letters of recommendationOfficial OAT Score Report OR Official GRE Score Report (submitted directly to OptomCAS). The OAT is preferred; GRE, DAT and MCAT accepted in lieu of OAT.ResumeOfficial AP or CLEP Scores if applicable (transfer credit granted for AP Scores of 4 or 5 and CLEP Score of 50 or higher)