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3+4 Accelerated Program in Optometry

The 3+4 Accelerated Program in Optometry allows selected undergraduate students who have successfully completed specific core course requirements at Penn State Behrend to continue their education in optometry at The Ohio State University College of Optometry in an accelerated program of study. This allows students to save one year of schooling as they work toward their OD degree.

The program is comprised of two phases: Phase I consists of the first three years of undergraduate education at Penn State Behrend; Phase II consists of the remaining optometry education at OSU. Penn State Behrend will confer the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology to students who have successfully completed the Penn State Behrend courses in Phase I (minimum 103 credits) and the first year of The Ohio State University College of Optometry’s academic curriculum.

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Pre-Health Professions

  • Pre-Dentistry at Behrend
  • Pre-Medicine at Behrend
  • Pre-Optometry at Behrend
  • Pre-Pharmacy at Behrend
  • Pre-Veterinary at Behrend
  • Preparation for Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, and Occupational Therapist
  • Pre-Health Profession Programs

    • 3+4 Accelerated Program in Osteopathic Medicine
    • 3+4 Accelerated Program in Optometry
    • 3+4 Accelerated Program in Pharmacy
    • Penn State College of Medicine Early Assurance Program
    • Medical Technology Option
  • Instructions for Requesting a Pre-Health Committee Letter of Evaluation
  • COVID-19 Recommendations for Current Pre-Health Students
  • Request More Information about the Pre-Health Professions

PRE-HEALTH COMMITTEE

For all pre-health related questions or requests for more information, please email:

[email protected]

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