Indiana University School of Optometry
The most extensive and cutting-edge eye health education, research, and patient care are found at Indiana University School of Optometry, with a focus on outreach to the most vulnerable populations. Its main goals are to prioritize eye health, advance the field of vision through research, increase access to services for all those in need, and prepare the next generation of eye health professionals through state-of-the-art curricula.
The official optometric organization acknowledged by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation is the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, which has granted accreditation to the IU School of Optometry. All requirements and standards established by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry must be fulfilled by admitted students.
The four-year professional Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree program at Indiana University School of Optometry covers all theoretical and fundamental aspects of vision science in addition to the clinical and practical aspects of optometry.
Students work on clinical cases integrating topics from biology, disease, genetics, optics, vision science, and physiology-pharmacology from the first day. You can take part in research with our faculty members on a variety of topics, such as disease, color vision, early diabetes detection, and optical imaging, during the summer following your first year.
Depending on the degree you wish to pursue, the School of Optometry's application procedure, deadlines, and requirements change. While all other programs only offer fall admission, those applying for the thesis-based Master of Science program may do so for the fall, spring, or summer semester.
Every optometry degree program has different prerequisites and courses that are specific to it. Please visit the Indiana University School of Optometry's current optometry bulletin to view these in full detail.
Founded: 1951
Address: 800 E. Atwater AvenueBloomington, Indiana 47405, US
Phone: 812 855 4447
Email: iubopt@indiana.edu
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Annual Degrees Awarded: 84
SAT Score: 1,220–1,320
Tuition:
- Resident: $24,359 - $34,194
- Nonresident: $33,761 - $46,730
Website: https://optometry.iu.edu/index.html
