Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Optometry in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
|
Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Optometrists deliver essential vision care services, conducting thorough eye exams while diagnosing, treating, and managing various eye conditions and diseases. Berkeley Optometry's program equips you with professional skills through an exceptional curriculum combining top-tier clinical training with vision science education. Our renowned faculty provide extensive clinical experience alongside advanced vision science instruction, preparing you for the evolving demands of primary eye care. The program covers cellular and molecular biology, pharmacology, genetics, eye disorder epidemiology, and modern clinical technologies. Clinical training spans all practice areas, from primary care to specialized fields like binocular vision issues, contact lenses, low vision rehabilitation, ocular diseases, geriatric and pediatric eye care, and refractive surgery techniques.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
While we do not require a specific undergraduate major to apply to Berkeley Optometry, you must have or be in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree (i.e., in your senior year). This program must include the courses (or their course equivalents at other institutions) outlined in Courses Requirements (see below). The UC Berkeley Division of Graduate Studies requires a minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0.
Prerequisites
At Berkeley Optometry, we introduce our students to clinical education on day one. To make this possible, applicants demonstrate mastery of basic science, advanced science and select general education topics prior to entering. The prerequisites courses that we require create the foundation for your four years in the OD program. We encourage prospective students to contact us early if you have questions and as you select your upcoming classes.
TOEFL at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), and 570 for the paper-based format (PBT); Overall Band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale for IELTS
Tuition
USD
27,366