Optometry students on the MCPHS Worcester Campus collaborating and using different optometry tools and equipment.

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Location: Worcester | Start Term: Fall

Through clinical experiences and faculty mentorship that enrich your learning, you’ll help patients see the world through a brighter lens.

An Immersive Program for a Comprehensive Education in Eye Care

In this full-time, four-year program on the Worcester campus, provide eye care and promote vision health to a diverse patient community of all ages. Learn from expert professors and use cutting-edge instructional technologies in the classroom. You’ll also work in the MCPHS Eye and Vision Center and participate in other clinical experiences, gaining extensive experience with diagnosing and managing a wide range of eye conditions by the time you graduate.

The Training You Need for A Secure and Successful Career

MCPHS is the best place to get your Doctor of Optometry degree.

#1

Best optometry school

MCPHS is first in New England and #8 in the country, as ranked by College Factual (2025).

$134,830

Median salary

For optometrists, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025).

8%

Projected Job Growth

For optometrists through 2034, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025).

Inside the MCPHS Optometry Program

See how a welcoming community, dedicated faculty, and external rotations prepare MCPHS optometry students for success.
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Student Sucess

How a Routine Eye Exam Helped Lilly Phan See Her Future

Starting from the fall of your second year, you’ll have the chance to work directly with patients. "Here at MCPHS we get clinical experience earlier than other programs and learn a lot from working with a diverse patient population," said Lilly Phan, DO ‘25.
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