Salus University is committed to educating tomorrow's health science leaders with a progressive, holistic approach to clinical and practical care.
Committed to graduating the highest caliber of professionals, Salus faculty—across our four colleges—represent some of the best minds in health science and blindness and low vision.
With a hands-on approach to patient care, an early and sustained clinical experience is what sets Salus graduates apart from their professional peers.
Emphasizing quality and continuity with patients and their interprofessional teams, Salus students are exposed to integrated programs where exploration and collaboration drive holistic healthcare.
Experience the best of two worlds. Our vibrant, suburban campus located just outside of Philadelphia offers easy access to unlimited culture, arts, history, sports, and entertainment.
Since 1919, Salus graduates have been leading their professions with progressive thinking for the changing world of health and wellness.
Salus students are part of a community much greater than the University. Close to home and across the globe, we pursue projects that advance the world of health, wellness, and public service.
From July 10-21, 13 students from Saudi Arabia, China and Thailand participated in controlled patient care experiences as part of their Master of Science in Clinical Optometry (MSCO) program. The two-week program, led by Drs. Harvey Bonner of Montana and Robert Andersson, MSCO ’10, of Finland, allows students to practice their clinical skills on unique patient cases.
From political science to teaching, to student affairs to financial aid and strategic planning, Dr. Larry McClure’s life took an interesting route, where he eventually ended up at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1975. Dr. McClure has been part of the Salus University fabric for more than 40 years.
One guest exclaims as she looks in the mirror at her newly gemstone green eyes. Another is having difficulty choosing whether light blue or gray would work best with his complexion and hair color. From an outsider’s point of view, the evening may look like a high-end product showcase, but in reality, it was an extracurricular activity for Optometry students to refine their contact lens fitting skills.