Optometry 3+4

Sample Courses

  • Biochemistry
  • Calculus I
  • English Composition and Literature
  • General Biology
  • General Chemistry
  • General Physics
  • General Psychology
  • Microbiology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Statistics

Sample Specializations

  • Family practice
  • Geriatric optometry
  • Low vision rehabilitation
  • Ocular disease
  • Pediatric optometry

Pre-Health Advisory Program

Interested in medical or health careers? Learn more about »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·â€™s pre-med and pre-health advisory program.

Pre-Health Program

Optometry 3+4

Want to shorten your path to becoming a doctor? 

The 3+4 Optometry Partnership Program with SUNY College of Optometry allows students to earn an OD degree in seven years, rather than the typical eight. After three years of study as a biology major at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·, students transfer to SUNY Optometry for the four years. After one year at SUNY Optometry, »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· awards a BS in biology.  The OD is earned after four years at SUNY Optometry. This 3+4 Partnership Program is a rigorous course of study. A student may apply to SUNY College of Optometry as a high school senior or as a »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· rising sophomore.

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Doctors of Optometry diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. They conduct examinations, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. 

Partnership Program

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Program Highlights

  • Earn a doctorate in seven years rather than eight, saving time and money.
  • Effectively earn credit for your first year of study in optometry toward your BS degree from »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·.
  • Receive continuous guidance from both institutions throughout the seven-year program.

Sample Employers

  • Eye care centers
  • Hospitals
  • Outpatient care centers
  • Physician offices
  • Private practice
  • Retail stores

Contact Info

Prospective Students

Kevin Reed, Assistant Director of Admissions
Doty Hall 200B
reedk@geneseo.edu
585-245-5435


Current Students

Paula McClure, Early Pre-Health Career Advisor
Erwin 116
mcclurep@geneseo.edu
585-245-5721

Sam Newberry, Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Advisor
Lecturer in Biology, Anatomy & Physiology
Integrated Science Center (ISC) 353
snewberry@geneseo.edu
585-245-6428