OAT Information
The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) is a standardized exam required by all schools and colleges of optometry. It is designed to measure general academic ability and comprehension of scientific information. The OAT consists of four tests: Survey of the Natural Sciences (Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry), Reading Comprehension, Physics, and Quantitative Reasoning. Most students complete two or more years of college prior to taking the examination, which includes courses in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics.
The OAT is administered as a computerized examination at Prometric Test Centers throughout the United States and Canada. The computer version is given continuously on an individually arranged basis. Complete information is found online at https://www.ada.org/oat/index.html under the “About Optometric Education” tab. Scores are reported directly to the designated school or college of optometry.
