Overview

College of Optometry / College of Optometry is located in Forest Grove, OR, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Vision science
Doctor of Optometry (OD)	Optometry
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Vision science

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam OAT Thesis Optional

Admissions

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 10th	January 10th	Yes
Spring deadline	April 15th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Course work in natural sciences
Doctoral Degree Exam	OAT
Doctoral Degree Requirements	30 hours OD observation; course work in natural sciences, math, psychology, English, letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 600

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Sports vision, infant vision care, visual training, contact lenses, ocular pathology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR  97116-1797
United States

Contact Jennifer Coyle
Dean
Email: coylej@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-2770
Fax: 503-352-2929

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