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.

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Application Information

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Contact Information

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