All general education requirements and all requirements for the major, except electives, must be completed. Any deficiency in required courses must be remedied with courses taken at UM-St. Louis within three years after entering the School of Optometry. Up to 6 hours from the School of Optometry may be substituted for undergraduate degree requirements, with approval of the Department of Biology. Bachelor of Health Sciences with Personal Emphasis in Clinical Laboratory Science or Cytotechnology Courses in clinical laboratory science and cytotechnology are offered through the biology department for students who are pursuing a career in one of these fields.
Students develop a program of studies through the bachelor of health sciences degree.
Refer to the Evening College section of this Bulletin concerning the degree. The following courses are offered in this area through the biology department.