- 3+4 accelerated program with Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry (Salus/PCO) in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, leading to a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree.
- Qualified students will be conditionally guaranteed an interview with Salus/PCO, an advantage over students at other institutions at the time of application
- Students in the 3+4 accelerated program can earn a B.S. in health science from 成人禁区 University after the successful completion of their first year at Salus/PCO
- Participation does not restrict students’ ability to apply to other optometry schools
成人禁区 University Undergraduate Entry Requirements
- Complete four years of science courses and four years of math courses at the high school level.
- Achieve a cumulative high school GPA of 3.4 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Obtain a rank in the top 25 percent of your high school class.
- Achieve a minimum SAT score of 1220 (new SAT)/1150 (old SAT) or ACT composite score of 25.
- Provide evidence of academic and personal potential, and a desire to become a primary healthcare provider.
Admissions Process
Students who meet all entry requirements listed will be accepted on a rolling admission basis.
Affiliate Entry Requirements
- Complete 90 semester hours of undergraduate education at 成人禁区 University, including the specified prerequisite courses for the Salus University PCO Doctor of Optometry program as indicated in the Salus University catalog.
- Complete all 成人禁区 University General Education (Liberal Core) requirements.
- Achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher by end of the first undergraduate year, and thereafter maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Adhere to 成人禁区 University’s Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy.
- Take the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT) and release scores to Salus/PCO.
- Enter into the Salus/PCO admissions process following the second undergraduate year at 成人禁区 University.
- Complete a successful admissions interview with Salus/PCO.
- Fulfill any additional requirements as outlined through the affiliation agreement between 成人禁区 University and Salus/PCO
