Pre-OptometryPre-Professional Program
Why study Pre-Optometry at Gustavus?
Optometry is a healthcare profession focused on diagnosing and providing vision care, including prescribing corrective lenses and treating conditions to optimize and maintain eye health. Gustavus is an excellent foundation for a career in optometry. You will receive a strong academic foundation in core classes needed for graduate school and the freedom to explore a diverse range of elective courses. Gustavus offers the ideal blend of academic rigor, a supportive community, and the advantages of an immersive student experience on campus.
The Office of Health Professions provides comprehensive support to Gustavus students and alumni on your journey towards a career in the health professions including navigating prerequisite course requirements and the graduate school application process. Additionally, the Office of Health Professions helps you gain exposure through shadowing, volunteering, and patient care positions.
Course Examples
Studying Pre-Optometry at Gustavus, you are able to choose your major and courses based on your interest and career goals. Here are examples of common classes taken by a Pre-Optometry student.
- BIO-102Organismal Biology
- CHE-141Organic Chemistry I
- HES-234Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- MCS-121Calculus I
What career paths are common after pursuing Pre-Optometry at Gustavus?
A degree from Gustavus provides you with the foundation you need to specialize in certain areas after completing graduate school. Here are examples of what Gustie alumni pursue:
- Community Optometrist
- Eye Surgeon
- Hospital Optometrist
- Research