Pre-Optometry
January 8, 2025 2025-02-07 12:42Pre-Optometry
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Pre-Optometry
Gain the prerequisites for optometry school.
Pre-Professional Program in Optometry
The pre-optometry program at the University of Lynchburg prepares students for optometry school with a curriculum that covers essential sciences and provides opportunities for clinical experience.
Curriculum and Resources
- Core courses: BIOL 113, 114; CHEM 111, 112, 221, 222; PHYS 161, 162 or 141, 142
- Additional courses: Psychology, Social Science, Microbiology, Anatomy, Statistics
- Clinical and volunteer experience in optometry settings
2024-25 Academic Year Information
Program requirements for the following can be found in the undergraduate catalog.
- Pre-Professional Program in Optometry
What Jobs Can I Get With Pre-Optometry?
Graduates typically continue their education in optometry school to become optometrists. Job titles include:
- Optometrist: $110,000
- Vision Therapist: $60,000
- Ophthalmic Technician: $45,000
- Contact Lens Specialist: $58,000
- Optometry Clinic Manager: $70,000
- Optical Lab Technician: $40,000
- Research Optometrist: $100,000
- Optometry Professor: $90,000
- Low Vision Specialist: $95,000
- Pediatric Optometrist: $120,000
Salary and job projections come from national averages in the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources, including Glassdoor, Indeed, and industry-specific posts and publications. The data is meant to provide you with an idea of career options and salary ranges, not as a guarantee of obtaining these positions after graduation. These represent national averages and may vary by source and time frame collected. Actual salaries vary by region. Some jobs may require additional training or graduate education.
Sara Bennett, PhD
Associate Professor of Finance, Program Director of the Master of Business Administration
