OD Program

University of California – Berkeley Campus

Berkeley, California, USA
OD Program
Duration4 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The Curriculum at Berkeley Optometry is designed to provide first-rate clinical training as well as instruction in the science of vision
    Students will acquire knowledge of cell and molecular biology, pharmacology, genetics, epidemiology of eye disorders, and state-of-the-art clinical technology
  • Students are enrolled in preclinical training laboratories in years 1-2, perform their first primary care exams in the spring semester of year 2, and move on to full-time clinical training and direct patient care during the summer before year 3
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees3168509 INR
Hostel & Meals1276573 INR
Insurance416150 INR
Transportation233343 INR
Student Services Fee82615 INR
Berkeley Campus Fee108688 INR
Class Pass Fee - Transit13916 INR
Document Management Fee18017 INR
Books and Supplies46434 INR
Personal200971 INR
UC Berkeley Supplemental Fee4834 INR
Total2401541 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • The UC Berkeley Division of Graduate Studies requires a minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0.
  • Minimum prerequisite course requirements are
    • General Chemistry: Lecture and Lab 
    • Organic Chemistry: Lecture and Lab 
    • Biochemistry: Lecture only, Lab preferred 
    • General Biology: Lecture and Lab
    • General Physics: Lecture and Lab
    • Anatomy: Lecture only, Lab strongly recommended 
    • Human Physiology: Lecture and Lab
    • Microbiology: Lecture only, Lab optional
    • Immunology:  Lecture only, Lab optional 
    • Calculus , Statistics , Reading, and Comp. and psychology
ExamsTOEFL: 90

IELTS: 7

GRE: Accepted

Additional info
  • Applicants are invited for Interviews through invitation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency language 
  • three letters of recommendation by suggested sources such as An optometrist, A professor, and An employer
  • GRE scores
  • Three essays
  • Experience & Shadowing and essential abilities
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