Overview

In optometry school at Valdosta State University, you can study sports vision, vision therapy, neuro-optometry, or other specialties. With a Chemistry - Pre-Optometry degree, you will problem solve, improve patients’ vision, promote their health and well-being, and contribute to the greater good of society.

Our Chemistry degree with a Pre-Optometry option provides you with a well-rounded education in chemistry while also giving you the chance to learn other subjects that interest you, such as biology, health care policy, or business. Our faculty will share their knowledge with you so you learn theory in the classroom then apply that knowledge in laboratory courses and field work. Yearly seminar series help you learn effective study skills, find an internship, give presentations with confidence, and prepare for optometry school.

Careers

Optometrist
Healthcare administrator
Medical science liaison
Vision consultant
Public health advocate
Vision product developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organic Chemistry
Analytic Geometry and Calculus
Quantitative Analysis
Anrganic Chemistry
Principles of Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valdosta, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry Optometry View 31 other Bachelors in Optometry in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete our online application
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Certificate of Finance Form guaranteeing that the student will have a minimum of $35,284.00 (for nine months) available for personal and educational expenses.
Completed Medical Form
All international students must purchase the VSU medical insurance plan for students to cover the cost of medical treatment while in the United States.
A copy of the student's passport/visa must be emailed to the Office of Admissions (admissions@valdosta.edu).

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

17016 USD / year

≈ 17016 USD / year
Out-of-State

16536 USD / year

≈ 16536 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4488 USD / year

≈ 4488 USD / year

Living costs

Valdosta

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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Valdosta

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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