Although each optometry school has a unique set of prerequisite courses, there is significant overlap between them. Most of these can be fulfilled in first year, especially if you are in biology or general sciences. Optometry schools do not require applicants to be pursuing a degree in science, but the majority of prerequisites fall under this category. 

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Check out this site for a comparison of American Optometry School prerequisites: 

http://www.optomcas.org/information-about-schools-colleges/school-college-prerequisites

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For more details about prerequisite courses from Western, join us for our prerequisite night which will be hosted in the spring. Stay tuned for the exact date of the event. We hope to see you there!