Pre-Optometry Advising
Optometrists earn a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and are the primary care providers for eye health. They are the first line of defense for vision care and detection of eye conditions.
While pursuing a bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech, optometry career track students will also incorporate prerequisite courses required by optometry schools. Graduate professional schools accept many majors, so students are encouraged to explore a major according to their interests and strengths.
Acceptance into optometry school is highly competitive. Our advisors assist students in navigating the academic, extra-curricular and healthcare criteria required for a strong application to graduate professional school.
Most students apply the summer between junior and senior year at Tennessee Tech. The OAT is required as part of the admissions process.
Pre-Optometry Suggested Career Track Coursework
TN Tech Degree Requirements
Professional Resources
- Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO)
- Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS)
- Southern College of Optometry
- The University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Indiana University
- Kentucky College of Optometry | UPIKE | University of Pikeville
- TN Tech Optometry School Committee Letter Process
