Pre-Optometry Affiliation Programs
½ûÂþÌìÌà has an agreement with Salus University's Pennsylvania College of Optometry that allows students to apply to the Doctor of Optometry Program in their second year. To qualify, students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and complete the required chemistry, physics, and biology courses, earning a grade of C or higher. If accepted, students start the program after their third year, with a minimum of 90 semester hours. After completing their first year at Salus, transfer credits are applied towards ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ's Biology - Health Professions B.S. degree. Core requirements should be completed during the three years at ½ûÂþÌìÌà before starting courses at Salus. For program details and admissions requirements, contact the ½ûÂþÌìÌà Health Professions Advising Committee at hpac@etown.edu. Current ½ûÂþÌìÌà students can apply in their second year by contacting the Health Professions Advisory Committee. Salus University will inform ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ's HPAC and the student of their provisional acceptance status following an interview.
Optometry Suggested Coursework
| Minimum Requirement | ½ûÂþÌìÌà Recommended | Typical Semester Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Biology (16 hours including microbiology, physiology, and anatomy) |
BIO 111
BIO 112 BIO 235* BIO 324* BIO 324L* 3-4 additional biology credits in 200- or above courses |
Fall, First Year Spring First Year Spring, Second Year or later Spring, Third Year Spring, Third Year |
| English (8 hours) |
EN 100
2nd EN Course |
Fall, First Year Prior to the End of Third Year |
| Chemistry (12 hours, including organic chemistry) |
CH 105
CH 113* CH 213* CH 216* or CH 201* CH 242* |
Fall, First Year Spring, First Year Fall, Second Year Spring, Second Year or Later Spring, Second Year or Later |
| Mathematics (4 hours of statistics) |
MA 251
MA 121 |
Fall, second year or later Any semester |
| Physics (8 hours) |
PHY 101
PHY 102* |
Fall, Third Year Spring, Third Year |
| Psychology (3-4 hours) | PSY 105 | Any semester |
* Pre-requisite exists. Consult most recent ½ûÂþÌìÌà College Catalog for details.
Note: To find school-specific requirements for each U.S. and Canadian optometry school, see an .