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You have to keep a grade of 83 or above in each class or else you'd be dismissed . }, var asize = usize_2asize[ad_loc][0]; Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry is the only optometric academic institution in the state of Florida. var inf = pb_aps[did]; args.length > 3 && Please review prerequisites at the OptomCAS School and College Prerequisites. res['bodyjs']+= ' });'; var payload = json.__tcfapiCall; NSUCO's Preparatory Optometry Program provides a platform to assist underrepresented students in the pursuit of optometric education and to advance their success in the program. var ainfo = make_ainf(did, sinfo[0], vndrcode); Is NSUCO a good fit for you and your future? cp1({gg:{did: did,v:vndr, c:gcode, s:gsizes}}); var xmlhttp; Every gift, regardless of the amount, elevates the NSU College of Optometry to new levels of influence and prominence. if( do_impname) { if( vndr=='adipolo' ) return ainf_adi(did, vndrcode); payload.version, for(let i =0;i 0; --i) result += chars[Math.floor(Math.random() * chars.length)]; return result; } window.rs = randomString(20); ad_loc = pb_dids[slot][0]; } In POP, you take overlapping classes with OD1s but instead of taking courses such as Optometric theory and methods, you'd take something like biochemistry. 8 | Optometry First YearFall Term COURSE # COURSE TITLE OPTC 1134 Gross Anatomy/Anatomy of the Head and Neck OPT 1323 Microbiology OPT 1446 Integrated Optics I OPTL 1446 Integrated Optics I Laboratory OPT 1724 Optometric Theory and Methods I OPTL 1724 Optometric Theory and Methods I Laboratory OPT 1831 Contemporary Issues in Optometry OPT 1888 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology First YearWinter Term COURSE # COURSE TITLE OPTC 2023 General Neuroanatomy OPTC 2144 General Physiology OPT 2346 Vision Science I OPT 2446 Integrated Optics II OPTL 2446 Integrated Optics II Laboratory OPT 2522 Visual Neurophysiology OPT 2724 Optometric Theory and Methods II OPT 2724L Optometric Theory and Methods II Laboratory OPT 2899 Integrative Course Seminar I First YearSummer Term COURSE # COURSE TITLE OPT 2999 Integrative Course Seminar II OPT 3021 Optometric SIM Laboratory OPT 3242 Principles of General Pharmacology OPT 3346 Vision Science II OPT 3446 Integrated Optics III OPTL 3446 Integrated Optics III Laboratory OPT 3624 Optometric Theory and Methods III OPTL 3624 Optometric Theory and Methods III Laboratory OPT 4811 Epidemiology Second YearFall Term COURSE # COURSE TITLE OPTC 3033 General Pathology OPT 3534 Ocular Disease of the Anterior Segment: Diagnosis and Pharmacological Management OPT 3899 Clinical Reasoning and Case Analysis I OPT 4122 Ocular Pharmacology OPT 4242 Systemic Pharmacology OPT 4322 Introduction to Binocular Vision OPT 4446 Integrated Optics IV OPTL 4446 Integrated Optics IV Laboratory OPT 4524 Optometric Theory and Methods IV OPTL 4534 Optometric Theory and Methods IV Laboratory CURRICULUM OUTLINE TRADITIONAL PROGRAM, Nova Southeastern University | 9 Second YearWinter Term COURSE # COURSE TITLE OPT 4244 Systemic Pharmacology II OPT 4433 Abnormal Binocular Vision I OPTL 4433 Abnormal Binocular Vision I Laboratory OPT 4634 Diagnosis and Pharmacological Management of Posterior Segment Ocular Disease OPT 4635 Seminars in Posterior Segment Ocular Disease OPT 4636 Diagnosis, Pharmacological, and Interventional Management of Glaucoma OPT 4899 Clinical Reasoning and Case Analysis II OPT 6122 Low Vision OPTL 6122 Low Vision Laboratory OPT 7101 Introduction to Primary Care Second YearSummer Term COURSE # COURSE TITLE OPT 1612 Health Systems, Economics, Policy, and Ethics OPT 4999 Clinical Reasoning and Case Analysis III OPT 5020 Anomalies of Binocular Vision 1.5 OPT 5122 Contact Lens I OPTL 5122 Contact Lens I Laboratory OPT 5322 Clinical Medicine and Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease I OPT 5411 Clinical Gerontology OPT 5413 Physical Diagnosis Laboratory: Physical, Neurological, and Point-of-Care Testing OPT 7111 Primary Care Clinic I OPT 7151 Optical Services Rotation I OPT 7191, 7192, 7193, 7194, 7195 Specialty Care Clinics Third YearFall Term COURSE # COURSE TITLE OPT 4721 Nutrition in Eye Care OPT 5022 Anomalies of Binocular Vision II OPTL 5022 Anomalies of Binocular Vision II Laboratory OPT 5899 Clinical Reasoning and Case Analysis IV OPT 6122 Contact Lens II OPTL 6122 Contact Lens II Laboratory OPT 6233 Neuro-Eye Disease: Diagnostic, Medical, and Pharmacological Management OPT 6332 Clinical Medicine and Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease II OPT 6631 Pediatric Optometry and Learning-Related Vision Problems I OPT 7122 Primary Care Clinic II OPT 7161 Optical Services Rotation II OPT 7191, 7192, 7193, 7194, 7195 Specialty Care Clinics OPT 9998 Board Review, 10 | Optometry Third YearWinter Term COURSE # COURSE TITLE OPT 4951 Community Outreach OPT 6512 Practice Management I OPT 6633 Pediatric Optometry and Learning-Related Vision Problems II OPTL 6633 Pediatric Optometry and Learning-Related Vision Problems Laboratory OPT 6899 Clinical Reasoning and Case Analysis V OPT 7132 Primary Care Clinic III OPT 7171 Optical Services Rotation III OPT 7182 Opthalmic Lasers, Injections, and Surgical Procedures OPT 7191, 7192, 7193, 7194, 7195 Specialty Care Clinics Third YearSummer Term COURSE # COURSE TITLE OPT 6524 Practice Management II OPT 7146 Primary Care Clinical Internship OPT 7214 Cornea and Contact Lens Internship OPT 7224 Pediatric and Binocular Vision Internship OPT 7233 Vision Rehabilitation and Geriatric Internship OPT 7308 Medical and Surgical Care Clinical Externship OPT 7408 Clinical Elective Externship Fourth YearFall and Winter Terms COURSE # COURSE TITLE OPT 7146 Primary Care Clinical Internship OPT 7214 Cornea and Contact Lens Internship OPT 7224 Pediatric and Binocular Vision Internship OPT 7233 Vision Rehabilitation and Geriatric Internship OPT 7308 Medical and Surgical Care Clinical Externship OPT 7408 Clinical Elective Externship EXTENDED PROGRAMS Please contact the Office of Admissions if you are interested in more information on this program. 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Cookie Notice The HPD includes eight buildings totaling more than 900,000 square feet of space for classrooms, laboratories, offices, the Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library, an outpatient health center, and a pharmaceutical care center. } } let url = "https://www.rssing.com/d/"+name+"/index.php?rdx=1452"; I believe this was the result of the call I made because they saw that I cared. googletag.enableServices(); }); tif.setAttribute("id", "prebid--"+bid.adUnitCode); [1, ["intel" , "Intel Technologies"]], In 2019, 104 Optometry students graduated with students earning 104 Doctoral degrees. OPTOMETRY NSUs College of Optometry Health Professions Division | Students Entering 2023 Now Accepting Applications nova.edu. dids_do[slot] = slot_lsa_indx+1; Nova Southeastern University | 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Dean 2 NSU College of Optometry 3 College of Optometry Overview 4 Course of Study 6 Curriculum OutlineTraditional Program 8 Transfer Students 11 International Coursework and Dual Admission 13 Student Organizations 14 Admissions Requirements 18 Application Procedures 19 Student Life and Housing 22 Tuition and Fees 23 Expenses and Financial Aid 24 Health Professions Division Overview 26 Health Professions Division Fast Facts 27 Campus Maps 28 NSUs HPD Degree Programs 32 NSU Recognitions 36 THE NSU EDGE low student-to-faculty ratio advanced patient simulation technology extensive resources clinical experience opportunities to aid urban and rural underserved populations interprofessional service-learning faculty and staff members who care about your success commitment to developing students of academic and clinical distinction track record for nurturing patient-focused leaders Photos showing unmasked individuals were taken prior to February 2020 or following the latest CDC-approved COVID-19 protocols. var code=vndrcode[0], sizes=JSON.stringify(vndrcode[1]); A few days later, I was notified that I was granted admission into the Preparatory Optometry Program, a one-year applied professional studies program that gives those who qualify a chance to guarantee their spot in optometry school if they meet certain requirements. All students in the optometry minor will experience a cross-disciplinary range . Hybrid Period/Clinical Years (third, fourth, and fifth academic years) The last two years of both programs are identical and taken concurrently. Hybrid Period (second and third academic years) Students provide supervised, direct patient care in our Eye Care Institute clinics. Nova University of Advanced Technology (1964-1974) Nova University (1974-1994) . res['bodyjs'] = '