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Western University of Health Sciences
College of Optometry
Pomona, CA
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Overview
Western University of Health Sciences / College of Optometry is located in Pomona, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Optometry (OD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | 62 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam OAT or GRE Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
693
Applied
205
Accepted
80
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | May 1st | May 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | OAT or GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation; BS or BA (recommended); must meet the functional guidelines established by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO). |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$163,910
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 2 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Traineership |
Student Body
336
Total Graduate Students
4%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.5% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.79% |
| White or Caucasian | 24% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 37.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.19% |
| Two or more races | 11.61% |
| Unknown | 6.25% |
Gender
Male (26%)
Female (73%)
Faculty
35
Total faculty
Full-time - 31
Part-time - 4
Male (16)
Female (19)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Measuring visual acuity in adult zebrafish and comparison of retinal disease models, carotenoid metabolism in eye development and disease using zebrafish, examining visual dysfunction in an Alzheimer's zebrafish model, electrophysiology of the zebrafish retina, investigating ocular imaging particularly OCT and its use in glaucoma management |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 20,571 |
Location & Contact
Address
309 East Second Street
Pomona, CA 91766-1854
United States
Pomona, CA 91766-1854
United States
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