var res = googletag.destroySlots([event.slot]); } res['body'] = ''; uspTries++; All students in the optometry minor will experience a cross-disciplinary range . } Each applicant must submit a verified application from OptomCAS (accepted between July 1 and May 1 only), which includes completed OptomCAS application OAT scores (no more than two years old)* three letters of recommendation submitted according to the OptomCAS procedures from a science professor another professor an optometrist (Any additional letters of recommendation can be emailed directly to Nova Southeastern University at optadmit@nova.edu.) Financial aid will not be disbursed to a provisional/conditional student until the student has been fully admitted as a regular student (all admissions requirements have been approved by the college/program admissions office). Engage in lifelong learning at our COPE and state approved continuing education conferences, Meet the Alumni Chapter and join us for fun and supportive events, Bridging the gap between employers and prospective employees in the optometric industry. }); res['body'] = ''; tif.setAttribute("marginwidth", "0"); var returnMsg = { Publisher. googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); if( pb_aps.hasOwnProperty(slot) ) { element.src = url; Home }); } bidderSettings : { 22 | Optometry STUDENT LIFE Student life has many possibilities in an area such as South Florida. Class 9 Sanskrit Grammar Book Solutions : ,: ,: ,: Portrait Drawing Fundamentals Training Course, Bhootchakra Pvt. Thomas Wong Associate Clinical Professor, Director New Technologies & Clinical Externships at SUNY Optometry, Georgetown University Board of Governors, Founder Optometric Technology Society (OTS) iframe.style.cssText = 'display:none'; Not all applicants will be granted an interview, and only those applicants whose files are complete will be considered. function gg_imp(did, vndr, gcode, gsizes) { Any undergraduate major is appropriate for optometry school assuming the applicant has completed the above prerequisites. if (event && event.source && event.source.postMessage) { Optometry is the health field involved with examining, diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, as well as identifying related systemic conditions affecting the eye. googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { cp('postfc'); pbjs.setTargetingForGPTAsync(); cp('pageunload'); doc.body.appendChild(iframe); HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION OVERVIEW, Nova Southeastern University | 27 HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION FAST FACTS NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus 1 OF ONLY 3 UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S. WITH MEDICAL SCHOOLS OFFERING BOTH D.O. win = win.parent; This is due April 1, under the same terms as the acceptance fee. What have you been doing since your last application to the college? Your support will enhance the college now and sustain its excellence in the future. POP allows motivated postbaccalaureate students to learn side-by-side with other health professional students as they demonstrate their readiness . "granularityMultiplier": 5.00, Accessibility Statement "Truly improve patients' lives" by caring for a diverse population at 5 unique NOVA clinics and on mission trips into developing countries. NSUWorks Citation. a completed supplemental application, accessed via an emailed link sent to the applicant upon notification from OptomCAS, by May 15 a nonrefundable fee of $50 TIP Applications received early in the application cycle will be given priority consideration, so it is in the best interest of prospective students to complete their applications early. Use these numbers to compare the performance of each program and where you'd like to attend. | args[3] = { args[3], tag_version: 'V2' }; res['bodyjs']+= '<'+'/script>'; cp1({g:{slot: slot, au: aup, ddo: (dids_do[slot]||0), e: event}}); If these final and official transcripts, documents, and/or requirements are not received by that time, the student will not be allowed to continue class attendance. } else { iframe: { bidders: '*', filter: 'include' }, Through this service applicants may file one application and send it to multiple optometry programs. setTimeout(function() { if (window.XMLHttpRequest){ An NSU student services fee of $1,800 is also required annually. My Account You have to keep a grade of 83 or above in each class or else you'd be dismissed . var vndrcode = vndrcodes[sinfo[0]][sinfo[1]]; NSUWorks - Nova Southeastern University Institutional Repository tif.setAttribute("id", "prebid--"+bid.adUnitCode); After acceptance, official, final transcripts from the registrars of all colleges and universities attended may be requested to be submitted to Nova Southeastern University. A B.S. Service, scholarship, and research experiences are all part of the honors programs curriculum. I have so many questions about it, like will they be separate interviews if they decide to interview me? I believe this was the result of the call I made because they saw that I cared. Decisions on transfer applications are made by the deans office. } Preparatory Optometry Program 2014-2015. Safe, suburban campus in a beautiful south Florida setting. res['bodyjs']+= ' googletag.cmd.push(function() {'; The program also offers a dual M.B.A. program to help students prepare for their careers and the only online Master of Science degree in Clinical Vision Research in the United States. All optometry schools in the United States are accredited by the Association of Schools . }; Nova Southeastern University | 21 OPTOMETRY ADMISSIONS TEST The Optometry Admissions Test, or an equivalent, is required of all applicants. Work with other health professional students, meet new people, network, and share learning experiences. Every gift, regardless of the amount, elevates the NSU College of Optometry to new levels of influence and prominence. Pharmacy and optometry, amongst other programs, were added to the school. } Temirtau. Phone: 800-541-6682 if( vndr=='collads' ) return ainf_collads(did, vndrcode); 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. You may apply for a Federal Direct Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Loan (or your parent may apply for a Direct Parent PLUS Loan on your behalf if you are a dependent student) for coursework that is necessary to enroll in an eligible program. res['bodyjs']+= ' googletag.pubads().refresh([s]);'; var xmlhttp; Responsibilities collecting and expressing student opinion dispensing funds for student activities acting as liaison for entire student body promoting optometry supporting club and class activities working to improve the quality of life for all NSU optometry students AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION (AOSA) Highlights is the international, professional student organization for optometric students consists of more than 5,000 optometry students from 23 schools and colleges of optometry in the United States and Puerto Rico sponsors annual conferences that enable students to meet and gain knowledge through lectures, presentations, and exhibits BETA SIGMA KAPPA (BSK) Highlights international optometric honor fraternity chapters at the 23 accredited schools and colleges of optometry in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada members work jointly to promote academic and scientific excellence and high moral standards in optometry members promote The BSK Creed to stand for an active, sympathetic interest in public welfare, particularly for the conservation of vision, the prevention of blindness, and for using their influence to further the best standards of professional education and practice activities include tutoring, guest lecturers, vision screenings, fundraising events, and banquets, Nova Southeastern University | 15 CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF OPTOMETRY STUDENTS (CAOS) Highlights support group for all Canadian optometry students studying at NSU provides information and awareness regarding the profession, as well as issues such as obtaining immigration papers, a U.S. drivers license, and provincial financial aid sometimes arranges guest speakers from Canada COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRISTS IN VISION DEVELOPMENT (COVD) Highlights is a full-scope optometric care organization dedicated to the enhancement of vision brings together optometric students who have demonstrated professional interest and proficiency in helping people develop and enhance scholastic achievement, vocational competence, social interaction, and emotional well-being CONTACT LENS AND CORNEA SOCIETY Highlights disseminates information to students, faculty members, and the community about contact lenses, contact lens care, and corneal conditions related to contact lenses strives to provide information about newest contact lenses and contact lens care systems, as well as latest contact lens-relevant corneal studies works to engage students in participating in contact lens-related studies and research FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN OPTOMETRISTS (FCO) INTERNATIONAL Highlights helps optometrists become established in the type of mission work that combines eye care and the furtherance of the gospel of Jesus Christ, both in the workplace and on mission fields around the world desires to promote andmaintain fellowship among optometrists, while creating an environment for spiritual growth FLORIDA OPTOMETRIC STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (FOSA) Highlights serves as the student branch of the Florida Optometric Association (FOA) exposes optometry students to networking and career opportunities shares a mission with the FOA to advance and promote the quality, availability, and accessibility of primary eye care and related health care fields to Floridas citizens represent the profession of optometry enhance and promote the independent and ethical decision-making of our members assist and enable optometric physicians to practice their profession, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, 16 | Optometry GOLD KEY INTERNATIONAL OPTOMETRIC HONOR SOCIETY Highlights recognized by the AOSA as the highest honor for leadership that can be achieved for an optometry student membership through appointment only acknowledges the few select members who are chosen each year (less than 10 percent of the optometry class) for professional and ethical attitudes through leadership and service to the class, college, and profession HONORS PROGRAM Highlights The program is designed to encourage students to reach beyond the traditional curricular boundaries. Call (954) 262-1101, or 800-541-6682, ext. The college requires students to earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each of the following required courses. break; sovrn: { bidCpmAdjustment : function(bidCpm, bid){ return bidCpm * 0.80; } }, Is NSUCO a good fit for you and your future? In 2019, 104 Optometry students graduated with students earning 104 Doctoral degrees. ASOPP is designed to ensure advanced standing students will be prepared to join the 3rd year Doctor of Optometry program. gdprApplies = args[3]; append_js(document.head, ainf.headjs+'