Caldwell University
Caldwell University is a private, accredited Catholic university in Caldwell, NJ offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees and a vibrant campus life complete with rewarding activities, clubs, and service opportunities.
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Optometry
The degree for an optometrist is Doctor of Optometry (OD), which usually takes four years. Most optometry programs require students to have a 4-year undergraduate degree.
Suggested Caldwell Majors
Biology, Chemistry, Health Science
Common Required Courses
- Two semesters of biology (with lab)
- Two semesters of human anatomy and physiology (with lab)
- Two semesters of general chemistry (with lab)
- Two semesters of organic chemistry (with lab)
- Two semesters of physics (with lab)
Individual programs may require additional courses in science, math, humanities, and social sciences.
Caldwell Graduate Acceptances
- Salus at Drexel University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Partner Programs:
Salus at Drexel University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (3+4 Program)
*the student may begin the professional program before completing the bachelor’s degree).
Apply: During their junior year at Caldwell.
Benefit: If the student is accepted, they enroll in the optometry program after their junior year. The first year of the optometry program can be transferred back to Caldwell and count as the fourth year of the bachelor’s degree.
Application requirements: Grades of C or better in prerequisite courses, Optometry Admissions Test.