Pre-Optometry

Pre-professional health advisory programs do not ensure that all prerequisites for admission to health professions schools are met. Students should inquire with schools of interest, including JMU, to confirm details of admission requirements.

Courses

BIO 140. Foundations of Biology I (3,3) 4.00
BIO 150. Foundations of Biology II (3,3) 4.00
BIO 245. General Microbiology (2, 4) 4.00
BIO 270. Human Physiology (3, 2) 4.00
BIO 290. Human Anatomy (3, 3) 4.00
CHEM 131. General Chemistry I 3.00
CHEM 131L. General Chemistry Laboratory [C3T1G2] 1.00
CHEM 132. General Chemistry II 3.00
CHEM 132L. General Chemistry Laboratory 1.00
CHEM 241. Organic Chemistry I 3.00
CHEM 242. Organic Chemistry II 3.00
CHEM 242L. Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2.00
CHEM 361. Biochemistry I 3.00
MATH 220. Elementary Statistics 3.00
PHYS 140. College Physics I 3.00
PHYS 140L. General Physics Laboratory 1.00
PHYS 150. College Physics II 3.00
PHYS 150L. General Physics Laboratory 1.00
PSYC 101. General Psychology 3.00
English, Literature and Writing Coursework (WRTC 103 , ENG or HUM 200 ) 6 Credit Hours

Intermediate or advanced BIO coursework: 4 Credit Hours

Recommend choosing from:

Calculus: 3-4 Credit Hours

Choose from:

MATH 205. Introductory Calculus I 3.00
MATH 231. Calculus with Functions I 3.00
MATH 235. Calculus I 4.00

Additional Information

Requirements for the Pre-Optometry Program are based on the American Optometric Association’s Directory of Accredited Programs to review pre-requisite courses listed as each accredited program’s website. Students should review individual optometry schools’ pre-requisites to assure completion of all pre-requisite coursework.