Overview

Program Details

This Master of Science in Clinical Optometry at Salus University program features courses in biomedical science, ocular disease, visual science, clinical skills and patient care, in addition to research design applications, including a culminating scholarly project. Students also earn a certificate in their choice of one of the following specialized content areas:

Binocular Vision and Vision Therapy

Vision Impairment and Rehabilitation
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Research and Design
Molecular and Cellular Processes
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Refraction and Pre and Post Refractive Surgery
Microbiology and Immunology
Physiology, Pathology and Pathophysiology
Principles and Applications of Pharmacology
Contact Lens Applications
Pediatrics and the Study of Normal and Abnormal Binocular Function
Concepts of Cataracts, Low Vision and Geriatric Care
Practice Management and Professional Development
Human Anatomy and Neuroscience
Optic Nerve Disorders
Ocular Biology and Anterior Segment Disease

Audience

This program is intended for ophthalmic practitioners with a bachelor's degree in Optometry, Vision Science or related field earned outside of the United States.

Lecturers

Program Director and Dean of International and Continuing Education, Dr. Melissa Vitek, OD, FAAO

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

38 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

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Campus Location

Montgomeryville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum Education Requirement: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a vision-related field, such as optics, optometry or ophthalmology or its equivalency
Submit a course-by-course foreign credential evaluation from a NACES recognized agency confirming that all of an applicant’s post-secondary studies are at least equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree level in a vision-related field.
Submit one letter of recommendation from a professional organization, teacher or colleague through the GradCAS application portal.
Submit a Personal Goal Statement detailing your reasons for choosing the MSCO degree and your post-degree career plans (minimum 900 words, maximum 1100 words) through the GradCAS application portal.
Complete a successful interview with a member of the Department of International and Continuing Education Admissions Committee. Interviews may take place face-to-face or online via video conference.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28329 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28329 USD / year

≈ 28329 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

28329 USD / year

≈ 28329 USD / year

Living costs

Montgomeryville

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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