Admission Requirements
The College of Optometry selects students based on the following criteria:
- a minimum of 90 semester hours (30 of which must be taken at a four year institution) of specified coursework at a regionally accredited college or university
- at least a 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- at least a score of 300 (AA) and 290 (TS) on the OAT
- two letters of recommendation: one science instructor and one optometrist
The College of Optometry requires students to earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each of the following courses.
| Course | Semester Hours | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics: Calculus | 3 | 4 |
| Physics with laboratory | 8 | 12 |
| Biology with laboratory | 8 | 12 |
| General chemistry with laboratory | 8 | 12 |
| Organic chemistry with laboratory | 4 | 6 |
| Microbiology | 3 | 4 |
| Biochemistry | 3 | 4 |
| Anatomy and Physiology* | 3 | 4 |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 |
| English (composition, literature, etc.) | 6 | 9 |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 |
* If the combined course is not taken, separate courses in anatomy and physiology must be taken.
Upon review of a student's individual record, the Committee on Admissions may require additional coursework and testing as condition of acceptance.
Inquiries should be directed to:
Nova Southeastern University
Attention: Optometry Admissions
3300 South University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328
(954) 262-1651
800-356-0026, ext. 21651