Michigan Optometry School
The following courses are required by the Michigan College of Optometry before matriculation or are highly recommended to take prior to applying to optometry school. This document is a GUIDE only. Students must consult with their pre-health advisor AND the appropriate optometry schools on a regular basis for revisions to prerequisites and to ensure completion of all application requirements.
Contact individual schools if you have Advanced Placement (AP) credit for prerequisite requirements. Each professional school has their own policy on whether or not to accept courses from Advanced Placement and Community Colleges. Students must individually contact the schools to determine the requirements.
*PDF's should be used as a guide ONLY and are updated annually. The most accurate prerequisite information can be found on each individual program's website linked in the chart below.
Michigan Optometry School Prerequisites
Prerequisites |
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| Biochemistry |
BMB 200 or BMB 401 or BMB 461 & 462 |
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Biology |
BS 161/171 & 162/172 |
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Chemistry |
CEM 141/161 & 142/162 |
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Organic Chemistry |
CEM 251/252/255 |
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General Psychology |
PSY 101 |
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Microbiology |
(MMG 201 or MMG 301) & MMG 302 |
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Math |
MTH 132 or (MTH 124 & 126) |
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Physics |
(PHY 231/251 & 232/252) or (PHY 221 & PHY 222) |
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Statistics |
STT 200 or STT 201 or STT 231 or STT 421 or PSY 295 |
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Required if not completing a bachelor’s degree: |
English Comp. (WRA +Tier II writing course) Humanities (Cultural Enrichment) Behavioral Science (Social Awareness) |
| Highly Recommended Courses |
Physiology: PSL 250 or PSL 310 or (PSL 431 & 432) Genetics: IBIO 341 or MMG 431 Cell Biology: IBIO 425 Anatomy: IBIO 320 or IBIO 328 or ANTR 350 Accounting/Business Management: ACC 230 or ESHP 190 or ACC 201 Speech: COM 225 |
| GPA & OAT |
Minimum GPA: 2.0 or better for each prerequisite, 3.0 Overall GPA Minimum OAT: 300 average |
| Website | |
Prerequisites |
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English |
WRA 101 and Teir II writing (6 credits) |
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Biology |
BS 161/171 & 162/172 |
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Chemistry |
CEM 141/161 & 142/162 |
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Organic Chemistry |
CEM 251/252/255 |
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Physics |
(PHY 231/251 & 232/252) or (PHY 221 & PHY 222) |
| Highly Recommended Courses |
Anatomy: IBIO 320 or IBIO 328 or ANTR 350 Physiology: PSL 250 or PSL 310 or (PSL 431 & 432) Microbiology: MMG 301 Biochemistry: BMB 401 Statistics: STT 201, STT 231, STT 421 Psychology: Any PSY |
| GPA & OAT |
Minimum GPA: 2.0 or better for each prerequisite, 3.0 Overall GPA Minimum OAT: 300 average Must have completed a Bachelors degree by program matriculation |
| Website | Detroit Mercy School of Optometry |
**THIS WEBSITE IS A GUIDE ONLY**
Students must consult with their pre-health advisor AND the appropriate occupational therapy schools on a regular basis for revisions to prerequisites and to ensure completion of all application requirements.
Contact individual schools if you have Advanced Placement (AP) credit for prerequisite requirements.
Each professional school has their own policy on whether they accept credit from AP and community colleges. Students must contact the individual school themselves to determine the requirements for course planning.