Overview

You may choose an accelerated seven-year path or an eight-year path to begin your doctoral studies after completing your bachelor’s degree.

As an undergraduate student at Nova Southeastern University , you’ll get the experience needed take on the rigorous coursework and hands-on experiences required to earn your Doctor of Optometry . You’ll benefit from advanced patient simulation technology and plenty of clinical experiences to turn theory into practice.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Davie, United States

Disciplines

Optometry View 32 other Bachelors in Optometry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Other requirements

General requirements

Dual admission reserves your seat in NSU’s Doctor of Optometry programme, but you must still complete a graduate application once you finish your bachelor’s degree.

For the 3+4 program, a degree is not required prior to transitioning to the graduate programme. For the 4+4 programme, you must complete a bachelor's degree, including some science courses. Additional prerequisites may be communicated upon admission.

OAT: You must have at least a 310 total science and academic average. All minimum test scores must be achieved on the same test attempt.

You must maintain a 3.2 cumulative and science GPA.

For the seven-year track, 90 major and general education credits must be competed. For the eight-year track, it’s 120 credits.

SAT,ACT, or CLT are now required for undergraduate applicants starting in Fal

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39000 USD / year

≈ 39000 USD / year
Out-of-State

39000 USD / year

≈ 39000 USD / year
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In-State

39000 USD / year

≈ 39000 USD / year

Living costs

Davie

United States

900 - 1400 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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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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