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37 Bachelor's degrees in Optometry in North America

Opticianry
In this two-year Opticianry diploma program at Seneca Polytechnic, you will acquire the specialized knowledge and skills to safely and competently dispense subnormal vision devices, contact lenses and eyeglasses.

Opticianry
Combine health care, business, fashion and technology with a Diploma in Opticianry from Douglas College.

Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting (PGWP Eligible – details in description)
This Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting (PGWP Eligible – details in description) program from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) equips you with the essential skills to support eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians.

Optician (Not PGWP Eligible – details in description)
Become a multi-disciplinary team member dedicated to leading-edge vision care with Optician (Not PGWP Eligible – details in description) diploma from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).

Optometry
With Nova Southeastern University’s Dual Admission Optometry program, you can streamline your path to a career as a compassionate, competent optometrist.
Optics and Optical Engineering
The Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester has been a leader in the training of optical scientists and engineers since 1929. The Optics and Optical Engineering program of University of Rochester is the oldest academic optics program in the country.
Premedical Health Studies-Optometry Pathway
Premedical Health Studies-Optometry Pathway at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences allows students to enter out of high school, spend three years in the undergraduate curriculum and begin study in the Doctor of Optometry in year four.
Vision Science
The College of Optometry at Pacific University Oregon offers a Vision Science degree from Pacific University Oregon in collaboration with institutions in China and Taiwan.
Biology - Optometry
The Biology - Optometry programme at St. John's University is an accelerated dual-degree pathway. This public study mode track allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Optometry in seven years. It combines rigorous scientific training with professional preparation for talented students.
Vision Science
Vision Science from University of the Incarnate Word is a pre-optometry pathway. This is the only program in the country where undergraduate students spend a substantial amount of time learning under the guidance and supervision of clinical academic faculty and professional staff in both the classroom and out-patient clinical settings.
Health Science - Pre-Optometry
The combined Health Science - Pre-Optometry program between the University of Hartford and the New England College of Optometry (NECO) provides a unique opportunity for students with career goals in optometry.
Optical Sciences and Engineering
The Optical Sciences and Engineering program from The University of Arizona spans from optical engineering to fundamental optical physics, from photonics to image science, and provides unique opportunities to pursue cutting-edge applications of optics in real systems.
Biology - Pre-Optometry
The Biology - Pre-Optometry programme at Murray State University is a full-time, four-year undergraduate degree designed for aspiring eye care professionals. This rigorous curriculum provides the scientific foundation and clinical prerequisites required for successful admission into leading schools of optometry.
Optometry
The Optometry programme at Indiana University Bloomington offers a comprehensive professional education for aspiring eye care specialists. This full-time degree provides students with world-class clinical training and academic excellence in a supportive environment at the historic Indiana University Bloomington campus.
Physics-Optics and Lasers
The Physics-Optics and Lasers program of University of Central Florida is intended to prepare students for the study of physics or a closely related subject in graduate school.
Optics
The Optics programme at The University of New Mexico offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on the physics of light and optometry. This full-time degree provides students with the technical expertise required for scientific innovation. Study this rigorous programme at a leading institution to advance your professional career.
Optics
From lasers and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to fiberoptics, microscopes, spectrometers and telescopes, optical instruments play a key role in how we live and study the universe around us. In this Optics emphasis, students at University of Wisconsin La Crosse take specialized optics courses where they learn about the fundamental properties of light and how modern optical instruments work.
Physics - Optics
Physics - Optics at University of Alabama Huntsville educates and trains the next generation of physicists, perform cutting-edge and internationally-recognized research, and support the education of students in allied areas such as engineering, chemistry, atmospheric science, and the biological sciences.
Specialist in Low Vision and Blindness
There is a severe shortage of teachers in this area. Many students in the Specialist in Low Vision and Blindness program at Illinois State University do not have difficulty finding a job after they graduate.
Biochemistry - Pre-Optometry
The Biochemistry - Pre-Optometry programme at Mississippi State University is a four-year, full-time public course. It provides a robust foundation in life sciences, preparing students for the Optometry Admissions Test. This curriculum blends biological theory with practical science to support diverse medical and research careers.