Overview

The Biochemistry - Pre-Optometry program from Mississippi State University will provide you the necessary tools to take the Optometry Admissions test and perform well in Optometry school. Optometrists are concerned with all aspects of the eye—the promotion of eye health and safety, vision care, and basic examinations of the internal and external parts of the eye.

Expanding technology is creating new and exciting opportunities for optometrists.

Career opportunities:

Biochemists, molecular biologists, entomologists, and plant pathologies are employed in a variety of industries concerned with genetic engineering, human and animal nutrition, processing of foods, development of drugs and other medications, manufacture of chemicals for a wide range of uses, in ecological studies, and also in the area of sales for biochemical products.

They also participate in laboratory research in universities and colleges, in research institutes, in hospitals, forensic laboratories and in government installations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology

Cell Biology

Cellular Physiology

Human Physiology

Animal Physiology

Medical Ethics

Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

National students can apply anytime. International students who are outside the United States should apply at least four months in advance of enrollment.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

Biochemistry Optometry View 32 other Bachelors in Optometry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

International Admission Requirements

In addition to the complete online application and the $60 non-refundable application fee, international students must also submit officially from the institution:

Freshman Students

Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets, and diplomas from your school. Mississippi State recommends all school credentials from non-U.S. institutions be submitted through a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member for a course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation.
An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).
English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28586 USD / year

≈ 28586 USD / year
Out-of-State

28586 USD / year

≈ 28586 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10454 USD / year

≈ 10454 USD / year

Living costs

Starkville

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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