Optometry School Application Essay

Biology has always intrigued me; that is why I took advanced biology courses every year during high school. I chose cardiology in particular for medical school because cardiac diseases run in both sides of my family. I have seen my grandmothers get pushed into the emergency rooms and I thought they were not going

Courses I have taken that are relevant to my career interests are biology, chemistry, Principles of Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems, Medical Interventions, advanced genetics and applied biotechnology, and physiology. Biology and chemistry have provided me with a basic science background that is essential to understanding more advanced science courses. Human Body Systems and physiology have helped me to learn basic anatomy and physiology through hands-on activities like constructing organ systems out of clay and dissecting a cat. In addition, I learned how basic biomedical science knowledge and research methods in Principles of Biomedical Science and continued this

Biology much like my major has several layers in its complexity and to move on to the next stage you have to understand the one before. To move on in my major and career I have to successfully understand the concept of biology 102. Biology is the study of living organisms, all life depends on certain physiological and chemical functions. The study of biology includes osmosis, acid-base balance, electron flow among other things to work together to provide the proper understanding of the human body. In healthcare you must have a basic understanding of the underlying principles of life; for example, as a nurse you will take people's blood sugar/blood glucose- but that number is meaningless unless you understand the purpose of glucose in our bodies and how we respond to its sugar level. The concept continues to identifying a patient's illness from how you respond and classify the symptoms. Anatomy a branch of biology will help me as a nurse differentiate minor problems from major problems. The study of biology allow nurses, doctors or anyone in medicine to do more than just speculate about health

People, animals, plants, and many more organisms surround us on a daily basis. This will be the same for the future. Biology will help us learn more about the human body, along with other living things, and make advancements to the world. Such things include advancements in medicine and finding an alternative to fossil fuels.

“I liked Biology and how this worked. I always wanted to become a doctor growing up and I felt like it was the best course.It involved agricultural of science ;that's why I chose to do Biological science instead of Biology.This involves the business side of agricultural. This includes crops, animals, and as well as learning about the human biology. I wanted to go into the medical field because I like to deal with preventative medicine.I wanted to meet with patients before they get sick and help them get better before the illness worsens. “

Photosynthesis, respiration, the classes of animals, what makes the human body work, how viruses work: all of these are so exciting in my eyes. Science is real and usable in daily life and interested me when it came to application. What to eat, why you think the way you do, what makes your body work, how the world goes round, all of these directly affect your life every day. The same can't be said for European history or learning German. I can't name one time I spoke German outside of high school. But biology studies things like how your body works and that is something that happens every day even if you are

And to grasp how our systems work, I needed to have a deeper understanding of what they are made of, which is what biochemistry is all about- the chemistry of life. My interest in the human body started in fourth grade when I first learned about anatomy and the body systems. Until this day, I haven’t forgotten the names of the bones in the skeletal system. When I volunteered to translate and help out in a Medical Mission last summer in the Philippines, my interest in medicine grew. I knew I wanted to become a doctor, but this volunteer opportunity made me certain that the medical field was for me. It was fascinating to be involved in the discussion between the patient and the doctors since I was the one translating from English to Filipino and vice versa, and seeing how the doctors handle diagnoses and treatments was quite a learning experience. I’ve also taken Honors and Advanced Placement courses in Science and Math which also fueled my interest in my chosen field. Taking the AP Biology course really made me more aware and gave me a greater interest towards life and our human bodies. It’s mind-blowing to think about the complexity of our living systems and how we can be unaware of what is actually going on inside of us. This is precisely why I strive to become a doctor- I want to learn more about medicine and

Explain what biology is and describe its major branchesAccording to wisegeek, Biology is the scientific exploration and study of life. Biologists study the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution and distribution of living organisms (livescience). In fact, the origin of the word biology comes from Ancient Greece, from the Greek word “bios” meaning life and “logy” meaning study (oxforddictionaries). There many divisions of biology, but all of them can fit under the “umbrella” of three different studies, Zoology, Botany, and Microbiology (wisegeek). Respectively, Zoology studies animals, Botany studies plants and fungi, and Microbiology studies microorganisms, like bacteria sometimes things that don’t fit under the group of living things, like viruses (wisegeek).

The idea that a singular organ could advance human beings to the pinnacle of the animal kingdom is mind blowing. Furthermore, the more I learn about the anatomy of the eye, the more I appreciate how sophisticated our sense of vision truly is. In addition to being fascinated by the eye, I am also highly fascinated with how biology works; especially on the microscopic scale. Biochemical molecules and the workings of the fundamental units of our universe intrigue me since they are functioning in and around you as you are learning about them. I believe my fascination with the fundamental units of our universe, coupled with my fascination of the eye will allow me to do very well in the vision and biomedical courses that optometry school focuses

Anatomy and Physiology is a class that I feel will help with my body and how it works. This class can help me in many different ways but, specifically it could help me in 3 ways. Specifically this class can help me with diet, how to gain muscle, and how our organs work. Diet and muscle gain is something that i've struggled with and this class can give me knowledge on how to improve that. Our organs is something i find interesting because our body relies on them to do simple things in life.

I feel that as a developing adult it is essential for me to understand how my body works, so personally I think getting a firm grasp on physiology is important. It would be comforting to know that in the future I could understand what is going on inside my body and what causes the many organs and systems to do what they do. Even more so, as an aspiring pediatrician, it is absolutely necessary for me to understand physiology inside and out to help out and diagnose children if need be.

I have chosen to pursue research in the field of biology because I enjoy the approach of logical thinking to satisfy the curiosity of me and the world around me. Although, sometimes it is infuriating while not getting the desired outcomes, but the thing that fascinates me more about this area of science is the freedom to explore the living world.

With this said, I see success as a mindset characterized by the absence of complacency and the presence of a tenacious pursuit of self-improvement. In essence, this desire is a persistant search for opportunities where my personal and professional capacities are tested. Accordingly, I fully intend on continuing my postgraduate education in optometry. I will compete for a residency in ocular disease and refractive surgery in efforts to become certified in and routinely perform anterior segment laser procedures and other ocular surgeries. Additonally, I hope to become a prominent member of both the national and local optometric communities. Seeing my future in optometry as a chance to broaden the reach of my passion for helping others, I will pursue my ambition of bringing vision care to the less

I started getting attracted to optometry as I found it interesting how the optometrists examine the eye and make the perfect prescription. Taking chemistry and biology at A-level

Many people seem to be saying the same thing when they are asked about biotechnology. When I asked my boyfriend he turned right to the curing disease answer as well, which is very interesting. That is one part of this field that interests me. It is such a broad topic that it can cover so many different fields. I saw that you were interested in biotechnology and curing or helping with diseases. I am interested in that as well. What really intrigues me is that DNA biotechnology can show us what genetic disorders a child may have before they are even born. Science is an amazing field and shows how much technology has to offer. I took this class to assist me with a career choice as well. I plan to major in Biomedical Engineering with a