Academic Prerequisites
Students interested in a career in Orthoptics must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. An undergraduate major in science is preferred including exposure to the following areas of study: biology, physiology, anatomy, mathematics, basic physics, child development, psychology. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred. Completion of the GRE is not required for application.
Application Information
Applicants will be required to attend a personal interview.
Please mail, fax, or email completed application to:
UI Orthoptic Admissions Committee
University of Iowa Health Care
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Office: 319-356-3863
Fax: 319-384-9831
xiaoyan-shan@uiowa.edu
Required Materials
- Completed application
- Brief personal statement on why orthoptics appeals to you as a career
- College transcripts (official required -- may be mailed or emailed by registrar)
- Two letters of recommendation
Application Deadlines
All application materials are due by the end of the day Monday, February 2nd, 2026.
The program begins Monday, August 3rd, 2026.
Contact Information
For additional information about orthoptics or orthoptic training at the University of Iowa, please contact us.