1. University of Iowa
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BA Optometry

BA Optometry

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Iowa

Program Overview

Optometrists are trained to provide eye care to people who have vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Optometrists spend much of their time assessing the vision status of each patient to provide individualized corrective lenses in the form of contact lenses or eyeglasses. They also specialize in low-vision care.The University of Iowa does not offer a degree program in optometry, but does offer course work to help students prepare to enroll in an optometry program elsewhere.

Program Key Stats

$43500 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Academic records, Typical SAT scores (combined critical reading and math)- 1060-1267, ACT Composite 23-28, Average GPA 3.64, TOEFL: IBT-80, PBT-530, IELTS-6.5, PTE-53

Career Options

  • Requirements are primarily in the sciences
  • including one year each of introductory courses in chemistry
  • organic chemistry
  • physics
  • and biology
  • each with accompanying labs
  • Also required is the mathematics prerequisite to physics

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