Overview

The scope of optometric care ranges from vision testing and correction to managing complex eye and vision problems and diagnosing the presence of systemic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

Features

In addition to our four-year Optometry program at University of Houston, we offer a combined O.D./M.S. program available for enrolled optometry students.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Four academic years and two summer terms comprising 177 semester credit hours of study are required to complete the program successfully.

During the fall semester of second year, students shadow third and fourth-year student clinicians in the UH Health – Eye Care clinic. Students then begin clinical patient care as second-year students in the spring semester.

Patient encounters will approximate 1,500 per graduate as they complete family practice, specialty pediatrics, low vision, cornea and contact lens, medical eye rotations and externships.

Students also have the opportunity for experience in specialty services such as pre- and post-op surgical care, dry eye, myopia control, vision therapy, neuro-optometric care and special populations.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who apply through OptomCAS submit a completed web-based application comprised of biographical data, colleges and universities attended, academic course history, recommendations, work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, and a personal essay.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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