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Contacts

Website: http://www.pacificu.edu/optometry/
Phone: 800-933-9308
E-mail:

• Last name A-L: andrealybarger@pacificu.edu
• Last name M-Z: abbyboardman@pacificu.edu

Program Information

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
• Four year program
• Number of Applicants (2012): 400-450
• Class size: 90

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study (90 semester hours)
• Required Courses
  • Microbiology with laboratory (1 semester)
  • Physiology (1 semester)
  • Anatomy (1 semester)
  • General Chemistry with laboratory (2 semesters)
  • Organic Chemistry with laboratory (2 semesters)
  • Physics with laboratory (2 semesters)
  • Calculus (1 semester)
  • Statistics (1 semester)
  • Psychology (1 semester)
  • English composition (2 semesters)

GPA

• Minimum: N/A (competitive)
• Average GPA: 3.56 (range from 2.80 to 4.0)

OAT

• Average Total Science OAT (2012): 330 (range from 280-400)
• Must be taken by February 1, 2013

Supporting Documents

• Evaluation Forms/References
• Personal Statement
• Official transcripts from universities attended
• OAT scores
• TOEFL scores (where applicable)

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Timeline

• June 29, 2012: Application by OptomCAS opens
• November 1, 2012: Deadline for OptomCAS application
• February 13, 2013: Deadline for all application materials (including supplemental application)
• September - April: Interviews (by invitation only and required for admission)

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Tuition 2010-2011

• First year tuition (International student) - $ 30 432
• Total first year fees (International student) - $ 36 512 ($ 46 072 with housing)

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