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Optometry Program

The optometry degree program at Western University of Health Sciences prepares students to for the independent professional practice of optometry. Students who graduate from the optometry degree program learn the principles and techniques that optometrists use for examining, diagnosing, and treating patient conditions of their visual system. Course instruction focuses on prescribing glasses and contact lenses and other optical aids, corrective therapies, patient counseling, and physician referral, practice management, and ethics and professional standards. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer optometry program.

The Optometry program at Western University of Health Sciences is accredited by the American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education since 2007.

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Western University of Health Sciences

663 N. Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA

Located in Pomona, California, Western University of Health Sciences is a nonprofit private graduate level school. The enrollment at this school is about 2,900 students per year. Western University of Health Sciences is a greatly respected health sciences school and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.

Western University of Health Sciences operates a number of specialty schools that manage the various programs, curriculums, research facilities, and more. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

  • Dental School (Tuition: $58,000/year)
  • Optometry School (Tuition: $30,000/year)
  • Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $48,000/year)
  • Pharmacy School (Tuition: $43,000/year)
  • Podiatry School (Tuition: $31,000/year)
  • Veterinary School (Tuition: $44,000/year)

Annual tuition costs for graduate students is estimated to be close to $21,000.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Physician Assistant
  • Physical Therapy
  • Nursing

Students may visit the school's website at westernu.edu to get information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.

Students Enrolled in the Optometry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western University of Health Sciences offers a doctorate degree program in optometry.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male23
Female65

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian31
Black2
Hispanic12
White26
Multiple Races7
Non Resident Alien4
Unknown6

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Optometry program at Western University of Health Sciences, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Optometrists

Description

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, optometrists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 27.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Western University of Health Sciences accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Western University of Health Sciences may provide services like:

  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance