The Programs...

Cooperative Allied Health Programs - There are three types of cooperative programs offered here at Saint Vincent College.

Scenario One
Students earn a Bachelor's Degree from SVC in a variety of disciplines. Most common majors are Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry. Then the student proceeds on to obtain a professional doctoral degree (MD, DO, etc.) from Duquesne University.

Scenario Two
In cooperation with Duquesne University, students study two years at SVC and then transfer to Duquesne for 2-4 years. They will obtain a degree from Duquesne. For Pharmacy (PM), Physical Assistant (PA), or Occupational Therapy (OT) professions.

Scenario Three
Students study three years at SVC and 1- 1/2 years at another institution. They will obtain an undergraduate degree from SVC. From here they continue to doctoral degree at another school. For Physical Therapy profession.

Accelerated Degree Programs - Saint Vincent College's Pre-Health curriculum includes a couple of fast track programs.

3/4 Osteopathic Program
Pre-Health students can earn a B.S. from Saint Vincent and a D.O. from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania, and complete the dual-degree program in seven years, rather than eight.

3/4 Podiatric Program
Pre-health students can earn a B.S. from Saint Vincent and a D.P.M. from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, and complete the dual-degree program in seven years, rather than eight.