Natural Science/Pre-optometry, BS

Program Code: NASC-POPT

Accelerated three-year Salus University program. A maximum of 30cr of work may be transferred after the first year at Salus. Upon completion of the first year of studies at Salus, a transcript from Salus is to be sent by the student to the dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics with a note requesting application materials for graduation.

Liberal Studies: 48

As outlined in the Liberal Studies Requirements with the following specifications:

Writing Intensive:

A second writing-intensive course is not required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement.

Liberal Studies Elective: 3

COSC 101 - Computer Literacy Credits: 3
No courses with SCI prefix

Major: 43

Required Courses:

BIOL 150 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
BIOL 201 - Principles of Ecology and Evolution Credits: 4
BIOL 202 - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 203 - Principles of Genetics and Development Credits: 4
BIOL 240 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 241 - Introductory Medical Microbiology Credits: 4
CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
or
CHEM 351 - Biochemistry Credits: 4
PHYS 111 - Physics I Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 121 - Physics I Lab Credits: 1
PHYS 112 - Physics II Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 122 - Physics II Lab Credits: 1
MATH 216 - Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences Credits: 3

Other Requirements: 0-6

Foreign Language Intermediate Level

Free Electives: 23-29

(1)

Electives to meet minimum of 90 IUP cr and minimum of 24cr of coursework in the humanities and/or social sciences areas for admission to affiliated chiropractic colleges after three years at IUP
Maximum cr for work at affiliated chiropractic school Credits: 30

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) Student is to work with his/her advisor to select appropriate free electives for professional school. Neurobiology and optics are highly recommended courses.