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Biology – Pre-Optometry

About the Degree:

Doctors of optometry are primary health care professionals for the eyes, trained to evaluate and treat a patient’s visual condition. The Pre-Optometry program allows students to work toward their bachelor of science degree in biology while meeting the requirements to continue on to a doctor of optometry program at an accredited school or college of optometry.

What Can I Do With This Major?

Your Future with Our Pre-Optometry Degree

As a graduate of Missouri Southern's pre-optometry program, you'll turn your love for science and health into a life-long career.

We'll give you all the knowledge you need to successfully get into optometry school and further you along the path to your dream career.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The successful graduate from the Biology program will understand and use fundamental biological concepts in the following areas: 1) cell biology, 2) genetics and molecular biology, 3) organismal biology, and 4) ecology, evolution, and population biology.
  • The successful graduate from the Biology program will understand and use the scientific method to solve problems.
  • The successful graduate from the Biology program will communicate effectively in writing.
  • The successful graduate from the Biology program will demonstrate satisfactory laboratory and field skills.
  • The successful graduate from the Biology program will be prepared for graduate or professional curriculum or employment in a biological field.

This Degree is Great for You if:

  • You plan to attend optometry school after obtaining your bachelor’s degree.

Options:

Current Catalog

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Other options (Current Catalog)

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Med "Yours to Lose" Major
Bachelor of Science in Education - Biology Education Major

Minor

Biology Minor

Past Catalogs

Accreditations and Memberships:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)

American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U)

Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)