Biology, B.S. - Optometry Option
This affiliated Optometry degree program is for students interested in pursuing a medical profession focusing on eye/vision health. Students in this program complete the first three years of Pre-Optometry study at Millersville by following a broad, interdisciplinary approach to general biology studies. Those who meet the admissions standards of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) are eligible to apply for admission. After completion of the first year of study at PCO, the successful Millersville student is awarded the BS in Biology. After completing the PCO four-year program of study students then are awarded the Doctor of Optometry degree from PCO.
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Major in Biology, BS
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CORE COURSES (C- or higher required)0 hours
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Foundations of Biology - See Appendix 1
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Concepts of Zoology
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Cell and Developmental Biology
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Foundations of Genetics & Molecular Biology
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Option in Pre-Optometry - See separate block
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Appendix 1. Foundations of Biology
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Foundations of Biology C- or Higher0 hours
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Foundations of Biology
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Concentration in Pre-Optometry
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REQUIRED PRE-OPTOMETRY COURSES4 hours
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Biometry
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Microbiology
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Seminar In Biology
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OPTOMETRY CLINICAL EDUCATION23 hours
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Upon completion of one year at Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 23 credits will be credited toward the B.S. degree in Biology with the Optometry option.
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Req Related for Biology, BS
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For Biology Majors the G2 block of the Liberal Arts Core will be fulfilled by your required related coursework.
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CHEMISTRY
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Organic Chemistry I (C- minimum) and II0 hours
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Organic Chemistry 1
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Organic Chemistry 2
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MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
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PHYSICS
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Choose 1 of the following options 1-2:0 hours
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Option 1. Physics with Algebra
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Physics 1 with Algebra
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Physics 2 with Algebra
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Option 2. Physics with Calculus
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Physics 1 with Calculus
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Physics 2 with Calculus
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