Biology (BS) Pre-Optometry
The Biology (BS) Pre-Optometry program, part of Biology’s Pre-Professional specialization, is designed to prepare students to apply to optometry schools.
Where Are Our Pre-Optometry Graduates? (Since 2008)
- College of Optometry at Pacific University
- College of Optometry, Nova Southeastern University
- University of Southern California
Biology (BS) Pre-Optometry Course Offerings
In addition to its required courses, Barry’s Biology (BS) Pre-Optometry program offers a variety of elective courses for its majors, including but not limited to:
- Human Nutrition
- Neurobiology
- Parasitology
- Biochemistry
- Epidemiology
- Histology
- Embryology
- Immunology
For full course descriptions, visit https://www.barry.edu/biology/about/course-descriptions.html
Student Organizations
Students in the Biology (BS) Pre-Optometry program have the opportunity to continue learning outside of the classroom by becoming involved in Barry’s biology-related student organizations, such as the Tri-Beta Honor Society.
For a full listing of biology-related student organizations at Barry, visit https://www.barry.edu/biology/about/student-organizations.html
Program Overview: Pre-Professional Specialization
This major requires a minimum of 40 credits including Biology 104, 112, 216, 341 and at least one course from each of the following core areas:
- Growth and Development (Human or Comparative Anatomy)
- Cellular and Molecular Biology (Cell Biology or Microbiology)
- Physiological and Biochemical Principles (Human or Comparative Physiology)
- Environmental Biology (Ecology or Marine Biology or Environmental Science)
- Biological Theory (Evolution or Seminar or Virology)
Students must also fulfill the following non-biological requirements:
- Chemistry (16 semester hours)
- Calculus (Note prerequisites)
- Physics (8 semester hours)
- Theology or Philosophy (Bioethics or Environmental Ethics)
Note: Students planning to teach at the secondary level should add Biology 476.
For a full listing of requirements, including course numbers, visit https://www.barry.edu/undergraduate-catalog/