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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-26 Undergraduate Catalog
Natural Science/Pre-optometry, BS
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In IUP’s Pre-optometry BS program, you’ll get the knowledge, skills, and support you need to prepare for entry into a professional optometry school, where you’ll earn your Doctor of Optometry degree.
We have an accelerated three-year admissions agreement with Salus at Drexel University. 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.
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Quantitative Reasoning & Data Analysis: 4cr
Scientific Reasoning: 4cr
Crimson Core Elective: 7cr
Free Electives: 43
(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 optometry colleges after three years at IUP
- Maximum cr for work at affiliated optometry 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. |
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