Nova Southeastern University College Of Optometry
Fort Lauderdale, FL
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $27,125
Tuition (Out of State): $30,595
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 104
Degrees: N/A
Founding Year: 1987
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: http://optometry.nova.edu/
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: N/A
Average GPA: 3.36
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Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 21% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
School Review Summary
Overall, students rated the program a 0.3 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as competitive. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel underprepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as reasonably approachable.
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About the School
The mission of the College of Optometry is to prepare, educate and train optometric physicians to practice at the highest level of proficiency, integrity, and professionalism; and to provide a multidisciplinary environment that encourages lifelong learning, scholarly activity and service.
Curriculum
The Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) is a professional degree which requires four years of professional study. During the first two years, students concentrate on anatomy and physiology, general and visual systems, and on principles of ocular and general disease. In addition, they receive lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction in primary care optometry and the conducting of and the conducting of an optometric examination. During the second year, students study the diagnosis and treatment of anomalies of vision. In the third year, they begin to examine patients in the University`s clinic. They care for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients, fit contact lenses, and administer visual training. During the fourth year, students receive extensive training in community health optometry, secondary-tertiary eye care, and other areas of specialized optometric care. Training emphasizes practical experience through externship, student rotation, and clinical practice.
Facilities
Our multidisciplinary clinical centers in Davie, North Miami Beach, and Fort Lauderdale provide affordable eye and vision care to the community. Primary care, contact lens services, low vision rehabilitation, binocular vision therapy, and pediatric and geriatric care are available at our clinical centers. Twenty-four hour emergency care are also available at some centers.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of NSU-Nova-:
Student Loan Burden: $353,428
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at NSU-Nova-, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $353,428. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 46% Nationally
The cost of living at NSU-Nova- is among the top 46% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
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School Address: 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
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