The first two years of a bachelor\u2019s program in
biochemistry are focused on courses in general chemistry, mathematics, and biology. It is typically in the second year of study that students take their first full course in biochemistry. The curriculum for years three and four is made up of lecture, laboratory, and research courses specific to the field. The following are some samples: \n
\n- Biochemistry \u2013 Proteins, Lipids, and Metabolism
\n- Biochemistry \u2013 Nucleic Acids and Biological Information Flow
\n- Antibiotics and Antibiotic Targets
\n- Protein Biosynthesis
\n- Molecular Biology
\n- Molecular and General Genetics
\n- Structural Biology \u2013 Principles and Practice
\n- Regulation of Signaling Pathways
\n- Genomics of Microbial Communities in Human Health
\n- Bioinformatics
\n- Medical Biochemistry
\n- Biochemistry Techniques
\n- Biochemistry Research Project
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Master\u2019s Degree in Optometry \u2013 Two to Three Year Duration
\nThe Master\u2019s Degree in Optometry is an academic degree, not a professional one. It is not specifically targeted at students who wish to practise in the field as a Doctor of Optometry. Individuals who pursue this graduate degree typically are interested in optometry work in the areas of research, administration, and teaching. It is important to note, therefore, that a Master\u2019s Degree in Optometry is not required to begin doctoral studies in optometry.
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Some schools offer a concurrent master\u2019s/doctoral degree.
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Doctoral Degree in Optometry \u2013 Four to Five Year Duration
\nAfter passing the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) and being accepted into an accredited optometry program, students can start the four year process of earning their Doctor of Optometry Degree and becoming licensed to practise.
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Optometry doctoral programs are made up of classroom lectures combined with hands-on clinical training. Students may choose to concentrate their studies in an optometry specialization, such as ocular disease or geriatric optometry.
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Below are some of the core courses:
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\n- Patient Centered Cases
\n- Optometry Principles \u2013 Primary Exam
\n- Anatomy for the Optometrist
\n- The Neuroscience of Vision
\n- Clinical Medicine
\n- Systematic Pharmacology
\n- Physical and Physiological Optics
\n- Ocular Disease \u2013 Glaucoma
\n- Vision Rehabilitation
\n- Patient Care Services
\n- Contact Lenses
\n- Optometry Special Procedures
\n- Surgical Eye Care
\n- Managing an Optometry Practice
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Optician
\nOptician programs train students to fabricate and fit vision aids according the prescription of an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
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Orthoptics
\nOrthoptics programs teach students how to diagnose, and manage eye conditions that affect eye movement and visual development. These conditions include strabismus (misalignment of the eyes/squinting) and amblyopia (lazy eye).
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Pre-Medicine (Pre-Med)
\nPre-med programs, designed to prepare students for medical school, include courses in general biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and physics.
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There are also non-clinical roles for optometry graduates, some of which may require additional training:
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Freelance writing \u2013 writing about the optometry field
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Healthcare administration \u2013 this role generally requires experience working in healthcare systems
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Healthcare IT consulting \u2013 opportunities in this field are expanding as electronic health records become common
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Optometry practice management consulting \u2013 helping practice owners with the business aspects optometry
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Recruiting \u2013 working for a medical recruiting firm, specializing in finding qualified optometrists for open positions
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Research and development \u2013 vision science research opportunities may exist with pharmaceutical companies
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Teaching \u2013 working as a professor of optometry or as a supervisor of optometrist trainees
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