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Program Overview

As an optometrist, you have the power to help patients improve their vision and see the world through a brighter lens.

In this full-time, four-year program on the MCPHS Worcester campus, you will learn to work with patients of all ages to provide eye care and promote vision health. Through cutting-edge instructional technologies in both classroom and clinical environments, including the MCPHS Eye and Vision Center, you will diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions affecting the eye. Interested in public health? We offer a dual-degree program that enables you to earn both a Master’s Degree in Public Health and a Doctor of Optometry. Explore the dual degree program.

 

Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a master's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    51270

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    10270 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Scholarships and Grants
    Scholarships and grants are also known as gift aid. This is money that does not need to be repaid. While scholarships can be merit-based or from an outside organization, grants are generally need-based and are calculated based on the information that you submitted on the FAFSA

    • MCPHS Advantage Scholarship
    • Boston Merit-Based Scholarships
    • Worcester / Manchester Merit-Based Scholarships
    • Other Types of Scholarships and Grants

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