Pre-Optometry

Students intending to enter the field of optometry should consult with the pre-optometry advisor in planning their curriculum. In general, the Bachelor of Science, cellularmoleculargenetics track with calculus (MAT 129) in biological sciences or the biochemistry track in chemistry are useful models. For up-to-date information, students should check current catalogs or websites of the professional schools to which they intend to apply and work closely with an NKU advisor who specializes in advising for this area. Students should seek an advisor in biological sciences or chemistry & biochemistry.

Students should have completed secondary school coursework and any appropriate examination (if applicable).

English proficiency required for admission can be satisfied by any one of the following:

An official and satisfactory score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years. The minimum TOEFL scores to be considered for admission are a 500 on the paper-based exam or a 61 on the internet-based (iBT) exam.

Documentation of having satisfactorily completed freshman-level English composition at an American regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. and an overall acceptable GPA. Non-native speakers of English may still be asked to take the TOEFL if it has been several years since taking the English courses or if the student has returned to his or her home country for several years since taking the course.

A satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the ACT or SAT taken within the last two years. The minimum scores to be considered for admission are an ACT of 18 or SAT of 430 (through 3/15/16) or 25 (effective 3/16/16).

An official and satisfactory score from the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) taken within the last two years. The minimum IELTS scores to be considered for admission must include a cumulative band of 5.5 and sub-scores in reading and writing of 5.0 or better.

Successful completion of NKU’s American English Language Program with at least an 80% in each AELP class.

Priority deadline: For Fall Semester: April 15; Spring Semester: October 15