Biology, B.S. - Optometry Option
Students in this program complete the first three years of study at Millersville. 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 COURSES16 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
Total hours16 hours -
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Appendix 1. Foundations of Biology
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Foundations of Biology C- or Higher4 hours
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Foundations of Biology (with DWGRADE >= 1.7)
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Concentration in Pre-Optometry
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REQUIRED PRE-OPTOMETRY COURSES9 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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Total hours32 hours -