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Our health specialists are here to guide you from entering Gustavus through acceptance to graduate school.
Health Professions Specialist
Heather Banks
507-933-7575
hbanks [at] gustavus.edu (hbanks[at]gustavus[dot]edu)
To schedule a meeting, see appointment times here then suggest a time or send me an invitation.
Prerequisite requirements
Requirements for optometry programs vary from school to school and can change each year. Students must carefully examine the prerequisite requirements of the schools they are interested in to be current and accurate when registering for courses at Gustavus.
Four-year plan with prerequisite courses to meet requirements for regional optometry programs.
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Salary and job outlook
Learn more about pay ranges and job opportunities.
Association of Schools & Colleges of Optometry
The Association of Schools & Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is a national organization with career and school admission information.
List of optometry programs
The ASCO list of member schools and colleges with optometry programs in the country