Program Spotlight: Salus University

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Location:  Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

Number of students: Approximately 50

Application Cycle:  April to the following March 1 through CASPA

Interview dates:  Beginning in September with weekly acceptances until the class is full

Start date: Fall

Length of Program:  25 months

Public/Private: Private

HCE: Minimum 300 hours

GPA: Minimum cumulative and science GPA of 3.0; C or greater in prerequisites, and must be completed in the last 10 years

Shadowing: Minimum 20 hours, multiple disciplines recommended

The Good Stuff:

  • 2 separate 3+2 undergraduate affiliate programs with Brigham Young University - Idaho and with Western New England University

  • GRE required within the last 3 years

  • Prerequisites may be in progress when applying, but must be completed before matriculating

  • Cadaver lab

Program Link:  Salus University PA Program Website


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