Bachelor of Science - College of Computing and Digital Media - Pre-Health Professional Program - Pre-Optometry

Program Description

The Pre-Health Program at DePaul is not a major. It’s a pre-professional program designed to help students identify which health career is the best fit and prepare them to become a competitive applicant to professional school. Any currently enrolled DePaul student from any major who is considering a professional degree in a health profession can register for the Pre-Health Program.

The College of Science and Health's (CSH) Office of Advising and Student Services' pre-health advisor and the Pre-health Advising Committee (PAC) offer specialized advising for any DePaul student interested in pursuing a graduate health professions program. 

As a Pre-Health student at DePaul, students will be well prepared for graduate studies leading to a wide variety of health careers. DePaul also partnered with area health professions schools to create focused academic paths and support to pursue a variety of health careers.

The American Optometric Association defines doctor of optometry as an independent primary health care provider for the eye.  Doctors of optometry (ODs) examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the eyes, visual systems, and associated structures affecting the eye. Optometrists can prescribe medication, spectacle lenses, contact lenses, and perform certain surgical procedures.