Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science
The University of California, Berkeley's Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science, popularly referred to as Berkeley Optometry, is an optometry school. In addition to a one-year residency program in clinical optometry specializations accredited by the ACOE, it offers a four-year graduate-level professional program leading to the Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.
A comprehensive and demanding four-year clinical training program is provided by Berkeley Optometry. In years 1-2, students are assigned to preclinical training laboratories. In year 2, they take their first primary care exams in the spring semester.
The summer before year 3, they transition to full-time clinical training and provide direct patient care. As they progress through the four-year degree program, students receive increased clinical training and accountability. Fourth-year students spend almost all of their time in the clinic, compared to third-year students who visit it for roughly half of their time.
At Berkeley's Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science, You will learn about genetics, pharmacology, cell and molecular biology, epidemiology of eye disorders, and cutting-edge clinical technology. Along with primary care, you will also receive training in all clinical areas, including geriatrics, pediatrics, ocular disease, low vision, contact lenses, binocular disorders, and refractive surgery.
The Berkeley Optometry program places a strong emphasis on giving students extensive clinical experience in a range of environments. Two campus clinics, ten satellite clinics, seven VA clinics, and twenty-four outside training clinics across the nation are where the students receive their training and treat patients. There are 220,000 patient visits to these clinics annually overall.
During their study of optometry, OD students who are interested in research opportunities can apply for a summer program funded by the National Eye Institute (NIH). Post-OD students also have the option to apply to our Graduate Research Program or Residency Program.
Founded: 1923
Address: Minor Hall, 380 Minor Ln, Berkeley, CA 94720, US
Phone: 510 642 9537
Email: optometry-admissions@berkeley.edu
Acceptance Rate: 12%
Annual Degrees Awarded: 64
SAT Score:1,330–1,540
Total tuition per semester:
- CA Resident: $22,521.75
- Non-CA Resident: $28,644.25
Website: https://optometry.berkeley.edu/
