Overview

The Traditional Optometry Program at Salus University offers PCO students a cohort curriculum and includes the early clinical experience and extensive externships for which the College is recognized.

Features

Other features of this program include small group learning experiences, traditional semester breaks, and a learning environment in which what you learn in the classroom is practiced in the labs and applied to actual patients under the guidance and supervision of faculty.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Innovation continues to drive PCO’s Traditional Program.

This is most recently reflected in exciting renovations recently made to the core curriculum.

By anticipating how optometry’s role in the 21st century healthcare arena will continue to evolve, the curriculum is carefully crafted in a dynamic way to utilize cutting edge educational approaches and incorporate key competencies to provide you with the skills needed for contemporary practice.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montgomeryville, United States

Disciplines

Optometry View 14 other PhDs in Optometry in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a properly completed application to the Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS). Detailed instructions regarding the completion of the application and the essay are provided on the OptomCAS website.

Complete the required supplemental application process (Traditional OD Program applicants only) by arranging to take the online Casper Assessment Test (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics). For detailed instructions, please click on the Required Supplemental Application Process drop down below. Taking the Casper between July and December of the application cycle is highly recommended.

Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (or currently attending) directly to OptomCAS.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12514 USD / year

≈ 12514 USD / year
Out-of-State

12514 USD / year

≈ 12514 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12514 USD / year

≈ 12514 USD / year

Living costs

Montgomeryville

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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