Pre-Optometry Affiliation Program

Misericordia University has an affiliation agreement with Pennsylvania College of Optometry, at Salus University at Drexel for the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)/B.S. 4+4 program. To be eligible, students must earn their Bachelor’s degree at Misericordia University and complete the pre-optometry curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Eligible students must 

1. Submit a completed application to the Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS), including scores results of the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT) (scores of 300 or higher in each section of the OAT is recommended)

2. Letters of recommendation, along with any additional admissions requirements as described on the Doctor of Optometry Traditional Program Application Process page on the Salus University website.

3. Achieve a satisfactory score on the CASPer Test. Detailed information on this assessment test can be found on the Salus website. 

4. Shadow a practicing optometrist(s) for a minimum of 25 hours in order to be familiar with the role of the optometrist as a member of the healthcare team.

5. Successful completion of an interview by the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and the office of Admissions. 

For consideration for admission into the Doctor of Optometry Program at Salus, a student must successfully complete 1-5 as described above. Students must then apply to the Doctor of Optometry Program by following the application procedures, as described above and on the Salus University website no later than December 1^st of the intended entering year. These admissions procedures include completion of a successful on-campus interview.

Requirements for Salus University’s Doctor of Optometry Program

Preface

Within the context of a 4+4 doctoral program, Misericordia recognizes the importance of undergraduate study in properly preparing students for the rigors of Salus University’s Doctor of Optometry Program. Required courses in Phase I of the Program at Misericordia provide students with a strong academic foundation along with professionally relevant interpersonal skills.

The required course work listed below must be completed at the college level with a grade of 'C' or better. An applicant need not have completed all prerequisites prior to filing an application, but must be able to complete all outstanding prerequisites prior to enrollment.

 

 

For specific program information and admission requirements, please contact the Director of Misericordia University’s Pre-Medical Health Professions Committee at premed@misericordia.edu