Pre-optometry program

[Neil45]

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Is it wise to enroll at a pre-optometry program in university rather than enrolling in a BSc program? The University of Winnipeg, the university I am thinking of going for undergraduate, has the pre-optometry program. One advantage(I think) for registering for the pre-optometry program is that it lasts three years rather than the four years for the BSc program. Do optometry schools(particularly Waterloo) care if I do not have a BSc degree, but do have the optometry pre-requisites, to get in optometry school? Is a BSc degree required or is it recommended?

 

[pre_opt_sku]

Is it wise to enroll at a pre-optometry program in university rather than enrolling in a BSc program? The University of Winnipeg, the university I am thinking of going for undergraduate, has the pre-optometry program. One advantage(I think) for registering for the pre-optometry program is that it lasts three years rather than the four years for the BSc program. Do optometry schools(particularly Waterloo) care if I do not have a BSc degree, but do have the optometry pre-requisites, to get in optometry school? Is a BSc degree required or is it recommended?

It doesn't really matter what program you're in as long as you complete the pre-reqs. A BSc is not required for Waterloo, but it won't hurt.

 

[ML1983]

Is it wise to enroll at a pre-optometry program in university rather than enrolling in a BSc program? The University of Winnipeg, the university I am thinking of going for undergraduate, has the pre-optometry program. One advantage(I think) for registering for the pre-optometry program is that it lasts three years rather than the four years for the BSc program. Do optometry schools(particularly Waterloo) care if I do not have a BSc degree, but do have the optometry pre-requisites, to get in optometry school? Is a BSc degree required or is it recommended?

Well for waterloo they don't care if you have BSc or not. So many 2nd and 3rd years get in. (I know many, since I go to to UW). However, it seems like the US schools prefer BSc, as some schools have over 90% people with their degree.

 

[ariel winter]

the pre-opt program is simply an effective schedule to ensure all your optometry prerequisites are fulfilled within 3 years. you can go for a BSc degree and fulfill all the requirements as well. 🙂

Is it wise to enroll at a pre-optometry program in university rather than enrolling in a BSc program? The University of Winnipeg, the university I am thinking of going for undergraduate, has the pre-optometry program. One advantage(I think) for registering for the pre-optometry program is that it lasts three years rather than the four years for the BSc program. Do optometry schools(particularly Waterloo) care if I do not have a BSc degree, but do have the optometry pre-requisites, to get in optometry school? Is a BSc degree required or is it recommended?

 

[Neil45]

Thanks for the replies. I think I will register for the pre-optometry program rather than BSc(Biology). After all, the pre-optometry program is three years. It saves time to go through this route.

However, it seems like the US schools prefer BSc, as some schools have over 90% people with their degree.

Does anyone know if American Optometry Schools require students to have a BSc degree to get in?

 

[ariel winter]

they all require at least 3 years (90 credits). some require a degree. i depends on the school. good luck! 🙂

Thanks for the replies. I think I will register for the pre-optometry program rather than BSc(Biology). After all, the pre-optometry program is three years. It saves time to go through this route.



Does anyone know if American Optometry Schools require students to have a BSc degree to get in?

 

[rpames]

Although some will accept you with out a undergrad degree, pretty much everyone has one. Over 90% of my class has one. You also need to be a little more competitive without it.