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Premed Pathway: Optometry (BS/OD)


Campus: Boston
School: School of Arts & Sciences

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Overview

Premed Pathway: Optometry (BS/OD; MCPHS & New England College of Optometry, Mass.)

This professional pathway allows students to earn a combined BS from MCPHS and Doctor of Optometry from New England School of Optometry in Boston, Mass., in 7 years.

Program Highlights

  • Faculty mentors with years of expertise in both teaching and advising pre-health professions students
  • A strong peer support network of pre-health students, including a Premedical Society and Minority Association of Health Professions Students Chapter 
  • Committee letter and interview support for students applying to professional school; courses and resources that are custom designed for professional school entrance exams and application preparation
  • Research fellowships, clinical internships, and volunteer and shadowing opportunities in the Longwood Medical area and Greater Boston