Difference between revisions of "Ohio State University College of Optometry"

Revision as of 20:25, 6 March 2011

Contacts

Website: http://optometry.osu.edu/
Phone: (614) 292-2647 or (866) 678-6446
Admissions e-mail: You may send an email to the graduate program via this link

Program Information

• Traditional MS Program:
  • A 1-2 year post baccalaureate course of study in Vision Science leading to the Master of Science degree.
• Combined MS / OD Program:
  • Students currently enrolled in optometry at The Ohio State University may simultaneously pursue an MS degree and earn both degrees within the normal period for the OD.
• MS / Advanced Practice Fellowship Programs:
  • The MS degree may be pursued together with a two-year advanced clinical fellowship in one of four areas:
    • Cornea and contact lenses
    • Binocular vision and pediatrics
    • Vision rehabilitation
    • Family practice
  • Note: Applicants to the Advanced Practice Fellowship programs must be graduate optometrists who are eligible for licensure to practice optometry in the state of Ohio. The goal is to provide clinician/educators with research skills in these four areas of emphasis.
• PhD Program (OD)

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• 4 year undergraduate baccalaureate degree or Doctor of Optometry degree at an institution accredited by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
• To apply, click here

GPA

• GPA minimum: N/A but applicants should have a competitive cumulative GPA

GRE

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) minimum: N/A but applicants should have competitive results

Interview

• Applicants will be requested to meet for an interview after having passed preliminary application processes.

Additional Information

• Click here, for more information.