Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry) PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry) Physician Assistant program, PA.
Program at a glance
- Location
- PA
- Max class size
- 50 students
- CASPA deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.00
- Patient-care hours
- 300 required
- GRE
- Required
Prerequisite courses
11 required courses, as published by the program.
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Biology I
- Biology II
- Chemistry I
- Chemistry II
- English Composition
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry
- Psychology
- Statistics OR Biostatistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry) PA program accept?
- Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry) is accredited for a maximum entering class of 50 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- What is the Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry) PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline is December 1, 2026. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying earlier is generally better.
- Does the Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry) PA program require the GRE?
- The GRE is required for Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry).
- How many patient-care hours does Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry) require?
- Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry) requires 300 patient-care hours.
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