Overview

Why Study This Program?

The Pre-Optometry program from Millersville University of Pennsylvania provide in-depth training in the principles and methodologies of biology within the framework of a broad liberal arts education.

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology offers a broad interdisciplinary study of cell and molecular biology, plant and animal science and population biology that includes competency in a foreign language.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology builds a strong background for admission to graduate or professional school, or for employment in the field upon graduation.

Students can tailor their own program by selecting a number of courses in a specific area of biology or choose from the 10 options in biology sub-disciplines: Animal Behavior, Botany, Environmental Biology, Marine Biology, Medical Technology (Clinical/Medical/Laboratory Science), Molecular Biology/Biotechnology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Pre-Optometry and Pre-Podiatry.

Careers

Biologists
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Agricultural Technicians
Environmental Restoration Planners
Bioinformatics Scientists
Biochemical Engineers
Biomedical Engineers
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Biological Science Teachers

Programme Structure

What Will You Learn?

Nutritional Science
Functional Human Anatomy
Medical Microbiology
Biometry
Animal Physiology
Endocrinology
Neurobiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Millersville, United States

Disciplines

Health Administration Optometry View 32 other Bachelors in Optometry in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency

Non-Native English speakers must submit official English proficiency scores. Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirement may be conditionally admitted based on their intended program.Visit our English Proficiency Page.Native English speakers must submit SAT or ACT scores. The institutional code for SAT is 2656. The reporting code for ACT is 3712

Copy of Passport Biographical Page
Proof of Financial Support

International Students must be able to show proof that they are capable of financing their education in the United States. Please submit the Sources of Funds form, along with supporting bank statements of sponsorship letters.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20226 USD / year

≈ 20226 USD / year
Out-of-State

20226 USD / year

≈ 20226 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8090 USD / year

≈ 8090 USD / year

Living costs

Millersville

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why Study This Program?

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Millersville

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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